Looking for an easy bacon carbonara recipe? This creamy spaghetti carbonara is a quick and delicious Italian classic, ready in just 25 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like bacon, eggs, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe creates a rich sauce without using cream.
This classic Italian dish is a comforting food with lots of flavors. To prepare this easy spaghetti carbonara you need simple ingredients like, bacon, spaghetti, olive oil, eggs and parmesan cheese. The result is a creamy bacon carbonara recipe with a creamy texture, combined with the delicious and crispy bacon flavor. It's an Italian pasta dish that shows the simplicity of Italian cuisine.
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INGREDIENTS FOR EASY CREAMY BACON CARBONARA RECIPE
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this classic carbonara recipe:
- Pasta - Spaghetti cooked in salted water.
- Bacon - Raw bacon cut into small pieces. Bacon fried in olive oil until brown and crispy.
- One whole egg and one egg yolk - Beaten eggs to make the creamy sauce.
- A drizzle of olive oil - A little of olive oil to add flavor and fry the bacon pieces.
- Garlic - Chopped garlic. Adds flavor.
- Grated Parmesan cheese - Adds flavor and creaminess to the egg mixture.
- Pepper - To season the carbonara.
- Water and salt - To cook the spaghetti.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this spaghetti carbonara recipe.
HOW TO MAKE CREMAY BACON CARBONARA
Step 1: In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti for about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the spaghetti with a skimmer.
Step 2: On a dish bowl, beat the whole egg and the egg yolk with a fork. Add the grated parmesan cheese and mix well; set aside.
Step 3: In a large skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil, chopped garlic and the bacon cut into small pieces. Fry the bacon until brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 4: Turn off the heat. Working quickly, add the spaghetti and egg and cheese mixture and mix gently to combine.
Step 5: Season with pepper and serve.
TIPS FOR COOKING PASTA
1. Use a large pot and boil the water seasoned with salt (for a little bit of flavor we like to add sometimes a little of olive oil or butter).
2. After adding the pasta to the boiling water, stir occasionally to prevent sticking together.
3. If you want the pasta to be al dente, after 8 to 10 minutes taste it and check if the pasta is firm and with a slight resistance in the center. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and serve immediately.
FAQs
Can I use pancetta instead of bacon?
Absolutely, pancetta is a common alternative that still adds great flavor.
Why did my carbonara scramble?
The pan was too hot. Mix the eggs off the heat or work quickly.
Can I make bacon carbonara with another type of cheese?
Absolutely! Pecorino Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano (Parmesan cheese) are the classic and traditional cheeses used in this recipe, but you can use whatever works best for your taste preferences.
Do you need cream in carbonara?
No. The traditional carbonara uses eggs and cheese to create a creamy texture.
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Easy Bacon Carbonara (Spaghetti Carbonara in 25 Min)
Looking for an easy bacon carbonara recipe? This creamy spaghetti carbonara is a quick and delicious Italian classic, ready in just 25 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like bacon, eggs, and Parmesan cheese, this recipe creates a rich sauce without using cream.
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- 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) raw bacon
- 150 grams (5 1/3 ounces) spaghetti
- 2 large whole eggs (one whole egg and one egg yolk)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- A drizzle of olive oil
- 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
- Water to cook the spaghetti
- Salt (to taste)
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the spaghetti for about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain the spaghetti with a skimmer.
- On a dish bowl, beat the whole egg and the egg yolk with a fork. Add the grated parmesan cheese and mix well; set aside.
- In a large skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil, chopped garlic and the bacon cut into small pieces. Fry the bacon until brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Turn off the heat. Working quickly, add the spaghetti and egg and cheese mixture and mix gently to combine.
- Season with pepper and serve.
