Easy Pasta Carbonara
recipe

A delicious and quick dish that combines the flavors of pasta, egg, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 400 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 150 g bacon or pancetta
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Chop the bacon or pancetta into small cubes and cook in a skillet until crispy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, and grated Parmesan cheese. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the mixture is creamy.
4. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the skillet with the bacon. Remove the skillet from heat.
5. Quickly mix in the egg mixture with the pasta, ensuring the eggs don’t scramble. If needed, add more pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
6. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: approximately 600 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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