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How to Make Carbonara Pasta

The al dente pasta coated with the luscious, creamy sauce guarantees a fantastic eating experience.
  • cook TIME 7 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 12 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: carbonara pasta, carbonara pasta recipe, how to make carbonara pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal

Ingredients (10)

  • 18 oz cooked spaghetti
  • 4 oz raw cured bacon cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In a bowl, combine 3 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Whisk the sauce well.

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2

Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add 4 oz bacon. Sauté until golden brown.

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3

Turn up to medium heat. Add 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp chopped garlic. Stir fry for 30 seconds.

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4

Add 18 oz cooked pasta and sauté for 1 minute.

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5

Turn the heat down to low heat and slowly pour in the sauce. Stir the pasta and the sauce for 3 minutes until well combined (but not scrambling).

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6

Sprinkle the cheese, pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley on top. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 475 kcal | Fat 24 g | Saturated Fat 8 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 11 g | Cholesterol 151 mg | Sodium 546 mg | Potassium 238 mg | Carbohydrate 43 g | Fiber 3 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 20 g | Vitamin A 466 IU | Vitamin C 4 mg | Calcium 186 mg | Iron 2 mg