Description
Creamy Bacon Carbonara is a delightful Italian dish that combines rich flavors and comforting textures. This easy-to-make recipe features al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious, velvety sauce made from fresh eggs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, all enhanced by crispy bacon bits. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this carbonara will transport you straight to an Italian trattoria with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water and then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute of cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in the Parmesan cheese, then stir in the heavy cream until smooth.
- Combine the drained spaghetti with the bacon and garlic off the heat. Quickly stir in the egg mixture until creamy; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg