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25-Minute Bacon Carbonara Pasta

25-Minute Bacon Carbonara Pasta for the Best Weeknight Dinner

Indulge in a creamy 25-Minute Bacon Carbonara Pasta that's quick to prepare and perfect for your weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 4 oz diced bacon or pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the 25-Minute Bacon Carbonara Pasta.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  3. While the pasta cooks, cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  4. Whisk the eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until well combined.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the bacon and pour in the egg mixture, tossing quickly to combine.
  6. If the pasta seems dry, add reserved pasta water gradually to achieve a creamy texture.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner without sacrificing flavor.

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