Indulge in this creamy, flavorful pasta dish that takes comfort food to another level. The Deluxe Macaroni Carbonara is perfect for anyone looking to recreate a restaurant-style meal at home, featuring crispy bacon and a rich, cheesy sauce.
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Prepare a large skillet on low-medium heat. Cook bacon in the skillet until browned and crispy.
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Remove crispy bacon from the skillet to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
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On low-medium heat, cook minced garlic in the remaining bacon fat for about 5 minutes or until beginning to brown, stirring frequently.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, grated parmesan cheese, grated pecorino cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Cook macaroni according to package directions in the boiling water. When pasta is done, drain and return to the saucepan.
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Add unsalted butter to the cooked macaroni and stir to melt. Let the pasta cool slightly for 3 minutes.
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Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring constantly until it creates a creamy sauce. If needed, turn the heat to low to heat the pasta but not to scramble the eggs.
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Add the cooked garlic to the pasta and mix thoroughly.
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Crumble the cooked bacon into the pasta and stir to combine. Serve hot.