This Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara is a simple weeknight meal made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! And it’s on the table in minutes!
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta (spaghetti or linguine) (1/2 a box)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
- fresh parsley, pepper, and extra shaved parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper, heavy cream, and parmesan.
- When the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Pour the hot pasta into the hot pan with the bacon and garlic and toss well to coat, adding the pasta water as you toss.
- Turn off the heat and add the egg and cream mixture, stirring or tossing constantly until a creamy sauce forms.
- Serve in pasta bowls with a generous sprinkling of fresh parsley, freshly ground pepper, and shaved parmesan cheese.
Original Recipe By The Busy Baker