This Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe is so easy. It can be on the table in 30 minutes or less with 5 simple ingredients. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner idea.
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
This Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe is one of the easiest weeknight dinner recipes…EVER! Our family loves it! I also love how quick and easy this pasta recipe is. You can literally have this on the table in 30 minutes from start to finish! We all know how nice it is to have a dinner recipe that you can whip up without a lot of fuss and mess!
I know when I make this meal, everyone is going to be happy. Especially momma!
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA RECIPE
This recipe is full of flavor with the addition of the creamy egg and parmesan cheese mixture. Add some chopped bacon to finish it off and you have an easy dinner idea.
Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the easiest pasta dishes you can ever make, rich and comforting, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 grated Parmesan
- 4 slices of bacon, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the noodles well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan and set aside.
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While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy and reserve excess fat.
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Cut up bacon and place back in skillet. Stir in garlic and sauté, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
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Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Add reserved pasta water, a little bit at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
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Serve immediately and add fresh parsley if desired.
PASTA RECIPES
Sharing some more of our favorite pasta recipes below:
- Italian Macaroni and Cheese
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Kielbasa
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
- Easy Lasagna Bake
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
COOKING SUPPLIES
- Stainless steel skillet
- Pasta Strainer
- Clip-On Pot Strainer
- Wooden Utensils
- Stainless Steel Pasta Server
- Rotary Parmesan Cheese Grater (restaurant style)
Whip up some garlic bread and a green veggie to pair it with and you are good to go!
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I just made this on Sunday night (with extra bacon though). My family loved it! My 13-year-old son said it is way better than a restaurant pasta! I’m definitely keeping this recipe close at hand. Thank-you!
My Dad has made this recipe since we were little kids. In fact he has passed it down to my son who loves making it now that my Dad has passed.
So the egg mixture never really gets cooked?
It does get cooked. Add egg mixture into skillet with noodles right after you add the garlic. Hope this makes sense.
Lovely and vibrant recipe!
Kim- Thank you!
I had a roommate in college that used to make it and I loved it. I haven’t had it in years! I can’t wait to give your recipe a try!
Kara- It’s a delicious one!
Looks delicious!
Heather- It really is!
Easy, fast, and delicious- my kind of recipe! Thanks!
Becca- So happy you enjoyed the recipe.
We’ve been making this in our home for over 20 years! It is so versatile. You can add whatever spices you like. We do oregano and basil on occasion. I remember ordering this in a restaurant and it was almost soupy! I was very disappointed because my only experience with carbonara is that it’s a dry spaghetti. Love this! Haven’t made it for a few weeks. Time to throw it back on the menu!
Bonnie- So happy you like this recipe! It is definitely a family favorite at our house too!