My Fake Pasta Carbonara
Creamy, indulgent, and undeniably satisfying, "My Fake Pasta Carbonara" puts a creative twist on the classic Italian dish while keeping all the savory flavors you love. Featuring a luscious sauce made with eggs, grated Parmesan, and a touch of heavy cream, this recipe adds extra richness to the traditional preparation. Crispy bacon and fragrant garlic take center stage, blending harmoniously with perfectly al dente spaghetti coated in flavorful bacon fat. Best of all, this easy 30-minute recipe uses everyday ingredients and skips the fuss without losing that creamy, comforting texture. Garnished with fresh parsley and more Parmesan for a gourmet touch, it’s a foolproof family dinner or date-night meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 150 g bacon
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, chop the bacon into small pieces and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon onto a plate lined with a paper towel, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan, and heavy cream until well combined. Season lightly with salt and generously with black pepper.
Return the drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to coat in the bacon fat, then remove the skillet from the heat to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Immediately pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, stirring quickly to coat the noodles and create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to loosen the sauce if needed.
Stir in the crispy bacon pieces and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm with extra Parmesan on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.6 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.3 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 5908 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.1 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
