Italian Carbonara with Bacon

The best carbonara in the world is, without a doubt, the Italian carbonara with bacon recipe.

It’s simple, classic, and always hits the spot.

This classic pasta dish is simple to make and features mouth-watering flavors that will leave your family begging for more.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious meal to make tonight, give this Italian carbonara with bacon recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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What is Carbonara?

This is an Italian dish that is made with bacon, eggs, and cheese. It is also served with Pasta.

Isn’t this an Alfredo dish?

This is argued by many. They are similar, but yet, quite different. The noticeable difference is the addition of eggs in Carbonara.

What meat pairs up with Carbonara?

This recipe does contain bacon. Most often you will find Carbonara with Italian Pancetta. However, bacon is almost the perfect substitute. Other ideas would be ground breakfast sausage, ham or even chicken.

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti
• Bacon
• Olive oil
• Onion
• Garlic, minced
• Vermouth
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Whipping cream
• Eggs, beaten
• Ground black pepper

How to make Italian Carbonara with Bacon:

Step 1. Place a large pot on the stove and pour salted water.

Step 2. Turn the heat to high and allow the salted water to boil.

Step 3. Add the spaghetti pasta and cook for 12 minutes or until al dente.

Step 4. Drain and rinse with running water to stop the cooking process.

Step 5. Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 6. Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes or until greasy and crispy.

Step 7. Place the cooked bacon slices on a clean plate lined with paper towels.

Step 8. Discard the bacon grease and reserve about 2 tablespoons of it.

Step 9. Chop the bacon into small pieces.

Step 10. Add onions and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet with the bacon grease.

Step 11. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent over medium-high heat.

Step 12. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic.

Step 13. Add the vermouth and allow it to boil. Scrape the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon.

Step 14. Add in the chopped bacon and stir until well combined.

Step 15. Place the spaghetti in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 16. Place the bacon-onion mixture on top of the cooked pasta as well as the cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

Step 17. Stir until well mixed.

Italian Carbonara with Bacon

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 8

This classic italian carbonara with bacon dish is simple to make and delivers mouth-watering flavors that will leave your family begging for more.

4.29 from 7 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 16 ounces package spaghetti
• 12 slices thick-cut, applewood-smoked bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup dry vermouth
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup whipping cream
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

• Place a large pot on the stove and pour salted water.
• Turn the heat to high and allow the salted water to boil.
• Add the spaghetti pasta and cook for 12 minutes or until al dente.
• Drain and rinse with running water to stop the cooking process.
• Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
• Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes or until greasy and crispy.
• Place the cooked bacon slices on a clean plate lined with paper towels.
• Discard the bacon grease and reserve about 2 tablespoons of it.
• Chop the bacon into small pieces.
• Add onions and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet with the bacon grease.
• Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent over medium-high heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic.
• Add the vermouth and allow it to boil. Scrape the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon.
• Add in the chopped bacon and stir until well combined.
• Place the spaghetti in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• Place the bacon-onion mixture on top of the cooked pasta as well as the cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Author: Marta

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Are there any variations that can be added?

Mushrooms are always a great addition to basically any food. Many people add garlic, pepper, and peas.

What should I serve with Carbonara?

This dish is great when served by itself. However, you could serve it with garlic toast, a salad, or even steamed vegetables.

How do I stop my eggs from turning into scrambled eggs?

This can be done in a couple of ways. Add oil to the skillet to ensure the eggs do not stick and scramble. You can also use a whisk to combine the Parmesan cheese and the egg.

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