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Pasta Carbonara I

SUBMITTED BY: Jackie PHOTO BY: cpg2112

"Lots of crispy bacon is tossed with hot, buttered noodles, whipped egg and cream, and a generous measure of Parmesan cheese to make this delicious classic. Stir until the heat of the pasta cooks the eggs, then serve with parsley and ground pepper."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 78 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  2. In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JESSI36BC
Yummy dish, but make sure to stir the eggs in for awhile to ensure their cooked and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by Emily
This was delicious! I used penne pasta because it holds in a lot of sauce for each bite, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by Tonya
A very easy and tasty dish! Substituted diced prosciutto instead of bacon and added 1/2 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by JUBRAND
Very good, but sauce wasn't smooth. Maybe use fresh parm instead of grated? I added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by BUNNYTRACKS
yum!yum! followed directions to the T. It was delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by LOHREWOK
really great! I added broccoli and carrots to the pasta during the last couple of minutes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by NICKIG
Very nice and easy to make. Tasted great as well! I changed the recipe a bit though. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2005 by MAIKOBOT
Wonderful recipe. This was the first time I was making pasta carbonara for a picnic lunch and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
Absolutely delicious! I only added one egg as it was thick enough with the cheese. Loved by all! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by SUSANANDBENNETT
I made this using regular milk for the cream and left the butter out. I'm sure it would have... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pasta Carbonara I

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 413

  • Total Fat: 19.3g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg
  • Sodium: 478mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18.8g

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