Pasta Carbonara

Name: Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Italian,
Ingredients: 1 pound (16 oz) spaghetti; 3 eggs; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsps salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 8 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley

This easy recipe for weeknight pasta carbonara is just the right mix of savory garlic and cheesy Parmesan. Plus, who doesn't love bacon. Perfect for a family meal or a cozy date night in. Mangia!

10m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

267

CALORIES

8

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 pound (16 ounces) spaghetti
3 eggs
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Cook spaghetti as directed on package for al dente pasta. Drain well, reserving 1/3 cup of cooking water; keep warm.

Test Kitchen Tip: Keep pasta and reserved cooking water as warm as possible. This will help to temper the eggs, and make a smooth, creamy sauce.
2 Meanwhile, mix eggs, cheese, garlic powder and salt in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
3 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add bacon; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Add spaghetti and toss to mix well.
4 Remove skillet from heat and whisk in egg mixture; stirring constantly until eggs thicken. Gradually stir in reserved warm cooking water. Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.