Spaghetti Carbonara is a traditional pasta, which is quick, easy and delicious, with Parmesan and Pecorino Cheese adding lots of flavor

Spaghetti Carbonara is one of my family’s favorite meals. Sharp Cheeses to add that amazing taste and of course there is the Bacon ! And who does not love Bacon ?

As a child and right into the time I left home, Bacon was reserved for breakfast. And breakfast only.

No pastas with Bacon, no sandwiches, I mean really, Bacon was served for breakfast only.

Could be because in those years, red meat, like Lamb and even Beef, were quite affordable and that is what we had for dinner.

Pork was thrown in every now and then, not so much Chicken though, come to think of it !

I think as time passed, food prices started to skyrocket and most every household began looking for cheaper, more affordable cuts of meat.

Not that I am saying Bacon is cheap, no not at all. The prices for Bacon has also gone through the roof lately.

An economical dinner recipe !

But a packet of Bacon ( 250 grams / 8 ounces ) can go a long way towards stretching a meal. Add a Cheese or two, even vegetables in some pasta recipes, and your dinner is much more economical and filling.

Pasta has to be one of the most versatile starches around. Looking at the amount of pasta recipes, in recipe books as well as all over the internet, we have a lot of pasta lovers all over the world.

Think Macaroni and Cheese. Every family has their favorite (or three !) recipe. We love all sorts of pastas, and try to use them in many different ways, from known recipes to the unknown to the accidentally discovered dishes.

Just think, how many times have you found a packet of Tagliatelle, Spaghetti, Screw Noodles or any of the others, in your pantry – had a look around what else is on hand and voila!

You come up with a new dish ? Yes, sometimes a thrown together dinner works, and other times not even the dogs want it!

I stuck to a known dish this time ( we have Spaghetti Carbonara at least once a month ), which is a no fail recipe – best of all, and my favorite kind – quick, easy and delicious.

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More Pasta recipes you might like:

• Amish Country Casserole
• Ham And Cheese Pasta Salad
• Bacon Tomato Pasta Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing
• Quick White Cheddar And Bacon Pasta
• Creamiest Cheese Mac and Bacon

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Linda Nortje

Spaghetti Carbonara is a traditional pasta, which is quick, easy and delicious, with Parmesan and Pecorino Cheese adding lots of flavor

5 from 7 votes

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Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Servings 6 Servings

Calories 470 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 500 g Spaghetti ( 16 oz )
• 250 g Bacon ( 8 oz )
• 2 t Fresh Garlic crushed
• 3 TB Butter unsalted
• 3 Extra-Large Eggs beaten lightly
• ½ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese finely grated
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Cook the Spaghetti as per the instructions on the pack – (when done, retain 1/3 cup of the liquid).
• Meanwhile, fry the Bacon in a large skillet until crispy – break or cut into pieces – add the Butter and Garlic, cook over low heat for a few minutes.
• Add both the Cheeses to the beaten Eggs, stir to mix and add Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
• Drain the Spaghetti when done (remember to keep 1/3 cup of the hot liquid aside) and add the pasta to the Bacon in the skillet.
• Spoon a little of the hot retained pasta liquid into the Egg mixture, mix and repeat until you have a thick glossy sauce – add the Egg mixture to the hot Pasta/Bacon and mix well to combine (the heat of the Pasta will “cook” the Egg mixture).

Nutrition Facts

Spaghetti Carbonara

Amount per Serving

Calories

470

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

27

g

42

%

Saturated Fat

 

12

g

75

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

14

g

Cholesterol

 

164

mg

55

%

Sodium

 

1085

mg

47

%

Carbohydrates

 

28

g

9

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

26

g

52

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Season with more Salt and Pepper if needed and serve immediately.