Description
Easy Creamy Carbonara Pasta is a delightful, rich dish that combines the savory flavors of beef bacon with a creamy cheese sauce, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just 15 minutes of preparation and simple ingredients, this comforting pasta dish is easy to whip up on busy weeknights or for special occasions. The creamy texture and robust flavor profile will surely satisfy your cravings and impress everyone at your table.
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
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced beef bacon until crispy (8-10 minutes). Remove bacon and leave the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss drained spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic-infused fat. Pour egg and cheese mixture over hot pasta and toss quickly using tongs to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in crispy bacon along with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg