Almost Carbonara Recipe

Name: Almost Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked Pasta; 4 strips Bacon, Thick Cut (reserve 2 Tbs Of Drippings); 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, Minced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Large Eggs, (Add Extra Eggs If Your Really Hungry); 12 whole Fresh Cherry Or Grape Tomatoes, Sliced; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 6 leaves Fresh Basil, Torn

Servings: persons

1
Boil pasta and drain.
2
Slice bacon fry in pan.
3
Reserve 2 tbs of bacon drippings, drain bacon pieces on plate lined with paper towel, set aside.
4
Add 3 tbs of olive oil, reserved bacon drippings, herbs and garlic to hot skillet.
5
Saute for about a minute and add eggs.
6
Fry eggs keeping yolk soft and creamy.
7
Remove eggs from pan and set aside.
8
Quickly combine pasta, pan drippings, tomatoes, bacon and Parmesan cheese.
9
Toss pasta, drizzle more olive oil if desired.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
Top pasta with fried egg, garnish with torn fresh basil and serve hot.
12
Enjoy!
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1133

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Cooked Pasta, 4 strips Bacon, Thick Cut (reserve 2 Tbs Of Drippings), 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Minced, and more.

Yes, Almost Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almost Carbonara

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