Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed; 8 slices bacon, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup dry white wine; 4 large eggs, beaten; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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This bacon carbonara is a super rich, classic "bacon and egg" spaghetti dish that's great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.

Recipe by SABRINATEE

Updated on March 9, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
8 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup dry white wine
4 large eggs, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain, toss spaghetti with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and set aside.
Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to bacon fat in the skillet. Add chopped onion and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and cook 1 minute more.
Return cooked bacon to the skillet; add cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or sticks together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or a large fork, until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and toss again. Season with salt and pepper (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty).
Serve warm with chopped parsley sprinkled on top and extra Parmesan cheese at the table.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

444	Calories
21g	Fat
45g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 444
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 7g	34%
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 369mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 45g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 259mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.