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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic pasta dish using simple ingredients, like a sauce made silky and rich by using eggs, bacon, and cheese. This Classic Spaghetti Carbonara is comfort food, made right in your own kitchen.
Course
Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
747
kcal
Author
Kylee Ayotte
Ingredients
1
lb
spaghetti
1
Tbs
olive oil
1
lb
bacon
diced
1
cup
onion
diced
3
cloves
garlic
minced
5
eggs
lightly beaten
1
cup
peorino romano cheese
divided, shredded (can sub parmesan)
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a litte of the pasta water, drain and toss with a little olive oil.
Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy; remove and drain onto paper towels.
Using 2 Tbs of reserved bacon fat, cook the onion until just translucent.
Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute more.
Return bacon to pan and combine.
Combine the bacon/onion/garlic mixture with the drained pasta and toss, adding more olive oil or pasta water if it seems dry.
Add the beaten eggs and toss with tongs until eggs coat all of the pasta.
Add 1/2 cup cheese, and toss again.
Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with extra cheese.
Devour.
Nutrition
Calories:
747
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
61
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
41
g
|
Saturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
197
mg
|
Sodium:
825
mg
|
Potassium:
429
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
355
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.5
mg
|
Calcium:
246
mg
|
Iron:
2.1
mg