Description

This Homemade Spaghetti Carbonara is a delightful blend of flavors from rich bacon and creamy cheeses to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for a quick dinner, this recipe showcases simple steps with a few key ingredients, making it an ideal choice for comfort food lovers.

Ingredients

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12 ounces (225 g) thick-sliced bacon
Kosher salt
3 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound (450 g) dried spaghetti, bucatini or linguine pasta
¼ cup chopped fresh italian parsley

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 (200 C) degrees and line a large tray with paper towels.
Arrange the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet, or lay on a rack for crispier results. Bake for 15-20 minutes until deeply colored and crisp, flipping halfway. Transfer to the paper towel tray to blot excess fat, then chop into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, Parmesan, Pecorino, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Use a pasta serving bowl if available.
Bring 4-5 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water before draining.
Whisk ⅓ cup of the hot pasta water into the egg mixture to temper it and avoid scrambling.
Quickly add the hot pasta to the bowl, toss together thoroughly using tongs or two spoons. Add more reserved water if the sauce appears dry. Sprinkle the bacon and parsley over the pasta, tossing to combine. Serve immediately with more cheese on the side.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic to the pasta just before serving.
Make sure not to overcook the pasta to ensure it blends well with the sauce.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 680
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 205mg