Spaghetti Carbonara

A budget-friendly Italian classic featuring spaghetti tossed with a creamy egg yolk and parmesan sauce, crispy bacon, and garlic.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 670.6 kcals 2682.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 71.1 grams 284.5 grams
Fat 30.7 grams 122.6 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
4
piece
Egg Yolks
large
50
g
Parmesan
grated; or pecorino
GrainsCereals
400
g
Meat
200
g
Bacon
cut into matchsticks
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
peeled and finely chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
15
ml

Steps

  • Cook the spaghetti in a large saucepan of salted boiling water according to instructions.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and fry bacon for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic to the pan for one minute then remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks, 37g of cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 250ml of cooking water.
  • Toss drained pasta into the frying pan with bacon and garlic.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and toss until coated and creamy.
  • Adjust consistency with reserved water and serve topped with remaining cheese.