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How to Make BLT Pasta Carbonara - A Step-by-Step Guide

BLT Pasta Carbonara is a delicious and unique twist on the classic carbonara recipe. By combining the flavors of a BLT sandwich with the creamy richness of carbonara sauce, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.

The traditional carbonara sauce is made with eggs, cheese, and pancetta, but this recipe takes it to the next level by adding in crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula. The combination of ingredients creates a perfect balance of salty, savory,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 13 ½ ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally until crisp and fat has rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour bacon fat into a small bowl and set aside, but do not wash the skillet.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into a colander set over a large, heatproof bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and pour the rest out, keeping the now-heated bowl in place.
  • Return 1 teaspoon reserved bacon fat to the large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cook 30 seconds more and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through but not falling apart, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach.
  • Add cooked bacon, cooked tomato mixture, and cooked pasta to the heated bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture. Pour this over the pasta mixture in the bowl and toss for 3 minutes. Thin sauce if necessary by adding additional reserved cooking water. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese.

    • Nutrition

    432 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 601mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 689mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Bacon recipes
    Lettuce recipes
    Tomato recipes
    Carbonara recipes