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

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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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
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- 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
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- 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
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
Season generously with black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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