Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Easy Creamy Carbonara Pasta, a dish that combines the rich flavors of beef bacon with a velvety cheese sauce for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe is alcohol-free and family-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz beef bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced beef bacon until crispy; remove with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté minced garlic in the bacon fat for about 30-60 seconds.
- Drain the spaghetti and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add hot pasta to the skillet with garlic and toss well.
- Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture while tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in crispy bacon along with black pepper and salt; adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg