Eggs Carbonara With Basil and Parmesan Recipe

Name: Eggs Carbonara With Basil and Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 12 large eggs; 1 ounce finely grated parmesan cheese (1/2 Cup); ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Servings: persons

1
Fry bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until crisp.
2
When crisp remove from skillet and place on paper towels to absorb grease and let cool.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease in small bowl and discard remainder.
4
Wipe skillet clean with paper towels and set aside.
5
Finely crumble bacon when cool.
6
Vigorously whisk together eggs, parmesean cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper in a bowl until foamy.
7
Pour reserved bacon grease back into skillet and cook garlic and parsley over medium heat for 1 minute but do not brown garlic.
8
Add scallions and cook stirring occasionally until soft about 3 minutes.
9
Add egg mixture to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally to scramble eggs and form large curds, lifting up cooked egg around edges to let raw egg flow underneath.
10
Cook until eggs are just set.
11
Top with crumbled bacon and serve immediately.

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 6 slices bacon, 12 large eggs, 1 ounce finely grated parmesan cheese (1/2 Cup), ¼ cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Eggs Carbonara With Basil and Parmesan falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Eggs Carbonara With Basil and Parmesan

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Variations & substitutions

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