Easy Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (when doubling the recipe, still use 4 tablespoons butter total)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (no green cans)
- 4 slices bacon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat water to boil. Cook pasta al dente as directed on the package.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Remove and chop. Drain grease from the skillet and then wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add cream. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is reduced a bit. Remove 1/4 cup mixture to a small bowl. Whisk the egg yolks into the reserved mixture with a fork, then slowly stir it back into the cream mixture in the skillet.
- When the pasta is done, drain and pour into a heated bowl. While still hot, pour the cream mixture over the pasta and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. Add and toss the chopped bacon and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
This dish stays smooth and creamy longer when served in warmed bowls or plates. While preparing the carbonara, preheat the oven to 250 degrees, then turn the oven off. Place oven-safe serving bowls or plates in the warm oven until ready to serve.