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Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon

An indulgent, no-fuss dinner that's perfect for weeknights, featuring spaghetti coated in a creamy, rich carbonara sauce, crispy bacon and topped with a sprinkle of fresh basil. Enjoy a restaurant-quality Pasta Carbonara in the comfort of your own home!
5
26 min
TOTAL TIME
666
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon
Directions
MAIN
6 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
26 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
2
While the spaghetti is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
3
Add the minced garlic to the pan with the bacon grease and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
5
Reduce heat to low and quickly add the egg mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
6
Immediately add the drained spaghetti and cooked bacon to the skillet. Gently toss to combine until the spaghetti is coated in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
7
Remove from heat and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil. Serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
50g
CARBS
40g
FAT
24g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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