Hearty Spaghetti Carbonara

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10
Hearty Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe for a Quick and Easy Dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb spaghetti ( I prefer thin spaghetti or capalinni )
3/4 lb lean thick sliced bacon , cut across in 1/2 inch strips
1 medium yellow onions or 1 medium white onion , chopped 1/2 to 1 inch
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 dash dried basil ( optional )
2 large eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half ( or cut with 50 % milk )
3/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
787
Sugar
3g
Fat
59g
Spaghetti carbonara is a classic Italian dish that has become a popular comfort food around the world. It is a dish that is hearty, rich, and full of flavor, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The dish is made with spaghetti, bacon, eggs and cheese, and is traditionally served with freshly ground black pepper. It is a great mid-week meal that can be made using only a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand.

Instructions

1.Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, as per instructions on the packaging.
2.While the pasta is cooking, cook the bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
3.Add chopped onion and butter to the skillet and sauté until onion is soft.
4.Add garlic and dried basil (if using) and sauté for another minute.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
6.When the pasta is cooked, drain it and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
7.Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the onion mixture and toss well over low heat.
8.Pour egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly until the eggs thicken but do not scramble. You can add the reserved water to loosen the mixture if desired.
9.Add the cooked bacon, fresh ground black pepper, and remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and toss again.
10.Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

PROS

This delicious spaghetti carbonara is great for a quick mid-week meal.

It is hearty, rich, and full of flavor.

CONS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, as it is high in fat and calories due to the bacon and cheese used.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although spaghetti carbonara is not a health food, the eggs and cheese provide some protein and calcium.
Additionally, the garlic used in the recipe is believed to have immune-boosting properties.

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