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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

If you haven't tried Spaghetti Alla Carbonara before, what are you waiting for?!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 327kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 3-4 sprigs flat-leaf Italian parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 Tbsp freshly grated Pecorino Romano
  • 4 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg yolks
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, fry the bacon until just slightly crispy.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the parsley, cheeses, and egg yolks. Stir to combine.
  • Remove the pasta and drain. Immediately dump the hot pasta into the bowl with the eggs.
  • Toss the pasta quickly to combine well and let the eggs cook from the heat of the pasta.
  • Pour the bacon and grease over the pasta and toss again.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1914mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1.1mg