15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

Creamy pasta with eggs, cheese, and bacon. Restaurant-quality dish ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
  • pasta
  • carbonara
  • quick
  • italian
  • 15-minute
  • bacon
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1lbSpaghetti
  • 6slicesBacon, diced
  • 3eggsLarge eggs
  • 1cupParmesan cheese, grated
  • 3clovesGarlic, minced
  • 1tspBlack pepper
  • 2tbspFresh parsley, chopped

Nutrition

Calories

480

120 per serving

Protein

24g

48% DV

Fat

16g

23% DV

Carbs

58g

19% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein20%
Fat30%
Carbs48%
Fiber
3g
Sodium
680mg

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Cook bacon until crispy, 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.

    6m
  3. 3

    Whisk eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper in large bowl.

  4. 4

    Add hot pasta to egg mixture, tossing quickly.

  5. 5

    Add pasta water gradually until creamy.

  6. 6

    Stir in bacon and parsley. Serve immediately.