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15-Minute Creamy Carbonara

Name: 15-Minute Creamy Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Spaghetti; 4 slices Bacon or pancetta; 2 whole + 1 yolk Eggs; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 tsp Black pepper (coarse); 1 clove Garlic

Silky authentic Italian Roman carbonara with crispy bacon, eggs, and parmesan.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves: 2

Serving Size:

350

Calories

31g

Protein

21g

Carbs

16g

Fat

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Ingredients

Pantry & GrainsSpaghetti

8 oz

ProteinsBacon or pancetta

4 slices

ProteinsEggs

2 whole + 1 yolk

DairyParmesan cheese (grated)

1/2 cup

Spices & SaucesBlack pepper (coarse)

1 tsp

ProduceGarlic

1 clove

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1:Boil pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

Step 2:Whisk eggs, yolk, grated parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step 3:Crisp diced bacon with garlic in a skillet; turn heat completely OFF.

Step 4:Toss hot drained pasta in skillet, then pour egg mixture while tossing rapidly.

Step 5:Add splash of pasta water until silky smooth and serve immediately.

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