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How to Make Italian Carbonara with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian Carbonara is a classic pasta dish that originated in Rome. It is a simple yet delicious recipe that features creamy egg, cheese, and pancetta (or bacon) tossed with pasta. The result is a dish that is rich, comforting, and satisfying.

The origins of Carbonara are a bit murky, with some claiming it was created as a humble dish for Italian charcoal workers, while others believe it was a post-war creation using the American bacon and eggs given to the Italian population by Allied...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) 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 (Optional)
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet and discard the rest. Chop bacon when cool enough to handle.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and onion to reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour vermouth into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, about 1 minute. Mix in chopped bacon.
  • Drain spaghetti, transfer to a large serving bowl, and mix in remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add bacon-onion mixture, Parmesan cheese, cream, eggs, and pepper to the hot pasta; stir until spaghetti is well coated and sauce is creamy.

    • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 431mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 342mg

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