Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti Carbonara features bacon, parmesan cheese, and a combination of other simple, yet bold ingredients. It's a comforting and timeless dish that's easier to make than you may think!
Servings: 6 bowls
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry spaghetti noodles (¾ box)
- 3 large eggs room temperature (see note)
- 1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 9 slices bacon diced
- 1 tablespoon salted butter melted (optional)
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package in boiling salted water. Save 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside. While pasta is cooking, continue with the instructions.12 ounces dry spaghetti noodles
- Combine the eggs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, rosemary, and pepper. Whisk together until combined well. Set aside.3 large eggs, 1¼ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until it is crispy. Drain the grease and add it to a large bowl.9 slices bacon
- Add the cooked pasta into the bowl with bacon and immediately add in the egg and parmesan cheese mixture. Toss everything in the bowl repeatedly to make sure the eggs just set but don’t curdle and cook too much. Add pasta water if needed for sauce consistency (I usually add in as much as 1 cup depending on how creamy I want it).
- If desired, add melted butter. Otherwise, plate and serve with chopped fresh parsley and pepper.1 tablespoon salted butter, Fresh parsley
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Notes
- Note: While the eggs in this recipe are gently heated, they are still considered raw. Do not feed spaghetti carbonara to the very young, very old, pregnant, or immunocompromised.
- Don't forget to save a cup of the pasta water!
- I like spaghetti for the most traditional dish, but any long pasta shape will work.
- The most traditional meat for carbonara is guanciale; however, it can be hard to find. Pancetta or bacon are great alternatives, and we personally love bacon!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1164mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg