Pasta Carbonara
A creamy and comforting Pasta Carbonara with crispy bacon and a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti Choose a quality pasta.
- 4 slices bacon, chopped Can substitute with pancetta.
- 2 large eggs Crucial for creamy texture.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is best.
- to taste Salt and black pepper Enhances flavors.
For Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped Optional, for garnishing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil a large pot of salted water for pasta.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain pasta, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Add hot, drained pasta to the skillet with bacon and toss gently.
- Pour in the egg and cheese mixture and quickly toss everything together.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Serving
- Serve hot from the skillet, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For perfect results, remember to cook pasta in salted water. Serve with a side salad and crusty garlic bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be reheated by warming in a skillet with a splash of water or cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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