How To Make Creamy Carbonara
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
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Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the garlic and quickly toss with hot spaghetti until the sauce is thickened and coats the pasta.
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Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Serve the creamy carbonara pasta hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 452kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 153mg
- Sodium : 496mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 21g
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