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Smoky Bacon and Garlic Carbonara

A simplified version using easy-to-find smoky bacon and a hint of garlic for extra depth of flavor.

Smoky Bacon and Garlic Carbonara

Total

20 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 200 grams Spaghetti
  • 4 slices Smoky Bacon
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, dice the bacon and mince the garlic. Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Remove the skillet from heat and toss the hot pasta with the bacon and garlic.

  5. 5

    Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. Add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.

  6. 6

    Season generously with black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

640

32% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate72 g
Fat26 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium890 mg

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