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Spaghetti Carbonara II

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"A super rich, classic 'bacon and egg' spaghetti dish. Great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering."
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This recipe has been rated 621 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 slices bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet. Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add wine if desired; cook one more minute.
  3. Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty).
  4. Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top, and extra Parmesan cheese at table.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 31, 2007 by Mystonique 
It's a great recipe with some modifications. An Italian friend of mine who cooks told me that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2003 by CHEFSINGLEDAD 
Okay, I have to laugh, too, when people say, "I love it! Now let me modify it!" This dish is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 8, 2003 by SABRINATEE 
SandyT. here -- thanks for all the positive reviews! This recipe is a home adaptation of one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 9, 2008 by naples34102 
This is a near perfect and flawless recipe for the classic Spaghetti alla Carbonara. And even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2006 by KarenK 
This was outstanding! I took one of the other reviewers' tips, and so I added 3/4 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2005 by Goosta 
Neither my wife nor I had tried this dish before, so we weren't sure what to expect. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2003 by GINNYG 
This recipe is awesome! My husband who claims to dislike carbonara ate it up. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 13, 2007 by Eric 
I gave it 3* because I think the ratio of pasta may be too much. Quick hints...upon beating... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 23, 2008 by CloudzBabe 
My husband is a carbonara snob and loved this - I did use pancetta, however. I think ideas to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 8, 2005 by GILL846 
THIS is exactly the recipe I've been looking for! I kept trying to get carbonara right, and it... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Spaghetti Carbonara II

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 449

  • Total Fat: 21.5g
  • Cholesterol: 131mg
  • Sodium: 436mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 16.9g

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