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Bacon & Eggs Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from the Lazio region of Italy, Carbonara is a classic dish that showcases the beauty of simple ingredients—pasta, eggs, cheese, and cured pork. Traditionally made with guanciale, modern variations often use bacon for convenience. This dish is a staple in Italian cuisine and has gained popularity worldwide, becoming a beloved comfort food in many households.

ItalianUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups leftover pasta
6 oz bacon
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta offers a similar flavor profile.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories, while grana padano is a more affordable cheese.

1

Beat the eggs slightly in a bowl, not fully scrambled.

2

Break up the bacon into pieces.

3

Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil.

4

Add the leftover pasta to the warm pan and mix it around.

5

Season the pasta with black pepper and a couple strokes of salt.

6

Add a little parsley to the pasta for flavor.

7

Incorporate the beaten eggs into the pasta mixture.

8

Add the broken bacon into the pasta and eggs, mixing everything together.

9

Sprinkle in parmesan cheese and continue to mix until the eggs are cooked and everything is well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pasta alla CarbonaraCarbonara

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