Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

from thebusybaker.ca
15 min

This Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara is a simple weeknight meal made in minutes with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 250 grams dry pasta (spaghetti or linguine) (1/2 a box)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
  • fresh parsley, pepper, and extra shaved parmesan for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. 

  2. 2

    While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper, heavy cream, and parmesan. 

  5. 5

    When the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

  6. 6

    Pour the hot pasta into the hot pan with the bacon and garlic and toss well to coat, adding the pasta water as you toss.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat and add the egg and cream mixture, stirring or tossing constantly until a creamy sauce forms. 

  8. 8

    Serve in pasta bowls with a generous sprinkling of fresh parsley, freshly ground pepper, and shaved parmesan cheese.