spaghetti alla carbonara

(1 RATING)
42 Pinches
West Valley City, UT
Updated on Feb 27, 2011

This is the easiest recipe I've found for this dish. It does not call for vegetables like most carbonara recipes, but they could be added if desired.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 8 - bacon strips, cut in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup half & half
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons soft margarine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

How To Make spaghetti alla carbonara

  • Step 1
    Cook spaghetti according to directions. Meanwhile, fry bacon until crisp. Drain all but 1 Tbsp fat. Add pepper and half & half - keep warm in skillet.
  • Step 2
    Mix eggs with cheese in small bowl.
  • Step 3
    When spaghetti is tender, drain well. Transfer to medium serving bowl and mix with butter.
  • Step 4
    Toss with bacon mixture, then with egg mixture and parsley.
  • Step 5
    Serve immediately with additional pepper and cheese, if desired.

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Category: Pasta
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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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