Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2009

That is a huge amount of bacon for six servings, I'd cut it in half. Also, the eggs are tossed with the hot pasta to cook, not scrambled into little lumps.

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MOMFISH

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Reviewed: May 12, 2009

I used "Italy - the Beautiful Cookbook" & I think the secret for creamy sauce is as given there:- After cooking the pasta RESERVE 1/2cup OF THE LIQUID. Having cooked the pancetta or bacon & a chopped red chili pepper, mix Pecorino cheese & eggs (it uses just yolks, I use whole eggs) into the reserved cooking water, add a little salt & PLENTY of pepper; tip the browned bacon (with the fat) over the past, then add the egg mixture & toos well. Add parmesan & serve. Delicious. D

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2008

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Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2008

I made this recipe for three very picky grandchildren. Too bad I didn't make more. They all had seconds and wanted more. One change I made was adding some minced garlic to the bacon fat. Next time I will make double because they wanted it for lunch today. Thanks for the recipe.

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Camille

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2008

Kinda bland, It does need something extra. I added chicken and garlic to mine. Wasn't bad.

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2008

Well, Im sorry to not have been in Italy, but for a college guy like me, this stuff is ridiculously delicious!!! I added some lemon pepper, a hint of garlic salt, and some finely grounded basil, the combo was AWESOME!!! Will definitely do the dish again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 26, 2005

I'll try anything once. It was an easy meal and the bacon makes the flavor. I'd say it's a good recipe for bachelors.

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sarakyong

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Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2005

Yum - I love this stuff! I add a bit of garlic to mine too, as it seems to need something extra.

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BIOTERP

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2003

Warning, a look at the nutritional information for this recipe is revealing. This recipe is estimated to have 62 grams of fat in each serving (the recipe makes six servings for a total of 372 grams of fat). That's more than an entire pint of ben & jerry's cookie dough in one serving (one sixth of this recipe!) With the majority of that fat coming from bacon and eggs, this may not be the healthiest meal for children or adults...

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2002

Wonderful! This was so quick and easy. We will be making this often.

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2002

We really liked this. I have a house full of picky eaters and no complaints on this one. I know I will be making this again.

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Reviewed: May 28, 2002

I'm sorry but this carbonara is nothing like a real carbonara. I tried making this last night. The eggs should not be scambled in a pan, they should coat the pasta. It was very dry and bland. Spaghetti Carbonara is my favorite Italian dish. I have tried many. I have lived across the border from Italy and had the real thing. This was far from it. It should not even be in this catagory.

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