Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2012

I really wanted to like this recipe, but it was a no go for us. The sauce was barley enough for a full box of pasta. Also, once everything was combined the flavor wasn't there and the whole dish tasted bland. The only good part was the bacon. :(

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Nicole & Ray

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2012

This has become a regular in the household.

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'A' Fresh Look

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Altus, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

We made ours with fakin bakin... Vegetarian style... Delicious!

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ShannonSkov

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2011

This is a great recipe! Classic carbonara made of eggs and parmesan cheese! Changes: I sub skim milk for the cream and more than double it (1/2-2/3 c), I sauté onion (1/2 onion) and garlic (2 cloves) in about 1/3 of the bacon grease and use the bacon grease in place of the butter, I use dried parsley and always add peas! I stir the pasta/sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes and it comes out very creamy but the noodles do get a little mangled! This is one of our go to recipes because you can make sure to have all the ingredients in the house and they don't really go bad!!!!

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becksterb30

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2011

Easy and delicious!

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Xulox

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2011

I am a very new cook and made this for my boyfriend for valentines day. of course, i had to make extra for my whole family too. my mom is a veteran, very italian cook and said it was the best carbonara she's EVER EATEN. i was floored. (it clearly is the recipe). i used pancetta instead of bacon, because i've been taught bacon in carbonara is a sin (it's much more flavorful), and my eggs never quite made it to room temp before i made it. as long as you're quick: you're fine.

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oh,oh,marybliden

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 2011

THIS. WAS. DELICIOUS. Also super easy! I followed the recipe with only 2 exceptions. I cooked one cubed chicken breast, half an onion and 3 cloves of garlic in the bacon grease and added it to the pasta after the egg/cream with the bacon. I also added a can of petite peas. Really fast and easy pasta dish!

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mrslandry3

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Abbeville, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2011

Good!!!!!!!

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Arnold, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA

Reviewed: May 22, 2011

I am a grad student and this recipe was super easy and affordable for me. I used dreamfields low carb penne for mine. I also added mushrooms and onions. I think it is important to go a little bit over the ingredients. I made this twice since I didn't want to waste the cream or parmesan (two things I don't normally use). The second time I went a little more than what the instructions asked for all the cream, cheese, and butter and it was even better. I agree to save the bacon drippings and put some in the mixture at the end.

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