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.
Servings 6
Calories 747kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound bacon diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese divided, shredded (can sub parmesan)
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound spaghetti until al dente. Reserve a little of the pasta water, drain and toss with a little 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook 1 pound bacon until crispy; remove and drain onto paper towels.
- Using 2 tbsp of reserved bacon fat, cook 1 cup onion until just translucent.
- Add 3 cloves garlic (minced), 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 5 large eggs (beaten) and toss with tongs until eggs coat all of the pasta.
- Add half of the 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, and toss again.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with the remaining cheese.
- Devour.
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 825mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2.1mg
