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Spaghetti Carbonara

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Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara pasta with a smokey bacon is easy and oh so delicious! It’s Italian comfort food at its best.

Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish from Rome. Spaghetti Carbonara is a plate of heavenly, creamy pasta. I mean silky spaghetti and crispy bacon in a super creamy and cheesy sauce, what’s not to love?

Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the simple recipes with basic ingredients that everyone should know how to make. It’s great for busy weeknights. Also, with such basic ingredients, even when ‘there’s no food in the house’ you probably still have the few ingredients to make this recipe.
Traditionally, carbonara sauce is made with bacon, eggs, and cheese. I added a little cream for a silky texture. The main goal is creaminess.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara is up there in the running as one of my favorite meals. Glorious bacon and cheese taste plus it’s a perfect mid-week, money-saving dinner.

  1. You can substitute pancetta for the bacon.
  2. As well, you can add in-season fresh peas or broccoli for a little green and more nutrients.
  3. Change it up with fresh corn and even chopped jalapenos would be delicious!
  4. I often use gluten-free pasta in this recipe and it is wonderful.
  5. Finally, I always use Parmesan cheese, but you can use Romano also. You’ll want to make sure your cheese is finely grated.

 

You can also find great recipes here or at Meal Plan Monday or Weekend Potluck.

Pasta Carbonara recipe
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara pasta with a smokey bacon is easy and oh so delicious! It's Italian comfort food at its best.

 

Course: entree
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Paula at CallMePMc.com
Ingredients
  • 1 pound spaghetti pasta
  • 1/2 pound bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cup half and half heavy cream, or whole milk 
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 egg yolks
Instructions
  1. Cook bacon and crumble.
  2. Cook and drain pasta.
  3. Remove bacon from pan and drain off most of the oil.
  4. Add cinnamon to pan and saute' 30 seconds.
  5. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, half and half, salt, pepper, and cheese. Add this cream mixture to pan.
  6. Whisk and heat through.
  7. Add bacon and pasta to cream sauce. Toss.
  8. Serve.
Recipe Notes

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Comments

  2. Diane Roark says

    Your Spaghetti Carbonara and your puppy look great! Stop by recipesforourdailybread .com and link up this great recipe on my blog hop today.
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

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