spaghetti carbonara

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Dec 2, 2022

Fun Fact: Spaghetti is the plural form of the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning “thin string” or “twine.”

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 12 ounces bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium shallot, very finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium roasted red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 can mushrooms drained or 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sauteed until softened
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make spaghetti carbonara

  • Step 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions, set aside, keep warm.
  • Step 2
    Heat bacon grease in a deep skillet. Saute shallots and garlic just until softened.
  • Step 3
    Add the bacon, chopped roasted red pepper, mushrooms and the drained spaghetti to the pan. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and toss for 2 minutes to coat the pasta in the pan drippings.
  • Step 4
    Beat the eggs and Parmesan together in a mixing bowl, stirring well to prevent lumps.
  • Step 5
    Remove the pan from the heat and pour the egg/cheese mixture into the pasta, stirring very quickly until the eggs thicken.
  • Step 6
    If sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with 1 tablespoon at a time of milk or half & half.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #Garlic
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Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Parmesan
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #red
Keyword: #Carbonara
Keyword: #Noodles
Keyword: #Egg
Keyword: #parmigiano
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Keyword: #red pepper
Keyword: #Italiano
Keyword: #bacon
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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