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Spaghetti Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pancetta or bacon, and black pepper. The traditional recipe does not include cream but some variations may add it.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pancetta or bacon, and black pepper. The traditional recipe does not include cream but some variations may add it.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 634 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce spaghetti noodles (340 grams)
  • 5 ounce Parmesan cheese (142 grams)
  • 3 whole eggs extra large
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • ½ pound bacon sliced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper ground

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  • In a medium bowl, crack and beat the eggs. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk. Add parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until it is al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat up a large skillet over medium heat on another burner. Add the bacon and cook until it turns golden brown. Remove about half of the bacon oil, then add garlic and sauté.
  • Take the hot pasta and add it to the mixture in the large skillet, stirring well.
  • Add the cheese mixture and stir, adding additional hot pasta water as needed for creaminess.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 2354mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 2mg
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