Pasta for Lunch! My Family's Favorite Pasta Carbona

Name: Pasta for Lunch! My Family's Favorite Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Pasta; 1 tbsp to 1 liter of water Salt; 1 Egg yolk; 70 ml Heavy cream (or heavy cream and milk); 1 tbsp Grated cheese; 1 Rough ground black pepper; 2 slice Bacon; 1 clove Garlic (optional); 3 to 4 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 Rough grounded black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Put all the ingredients marked into a mixing bowl and whisk well.
2
A generous amount of black pepper should be good for seasoning.
3
Slice bacon into 1 cm strips.
4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
5
Cook the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes less than instructed on the package.
6
When you're halfway through cooking the pasta, heat olive oil and the garlic in the skillet until fragrant and then saute the bacon.
7
Drain the pasta in a colander when it's done.
8
Toss into the pan from Step 3 and combine briskly.
9
When the pasta is coated well with oil, transfer into the bowl from Step 1 and combine with the sauce thoroughly.
10
Tipe: It's done when the sauce is slowly cooked to a creamy texture.
11
When the sauce is still watery at Step 5, toss back into the pan and mix briskly over low heat.
12
Serve immediately, garnished with black pepper and it's done!
13
Authentic variation using a bowl: Prepare a large mixing bowl (larger than the bowl from Step 1, so that you can pour the pasta cooking water in later).
14
Follow Steps 1-3.
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When the pasta is cooked, drain the pasta in a colander.
16
Pour water into the larger bowl in the bottom to heat later.
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Follow Steps 3 and 4.
18
Put everything together into the reserved bowl with the sauce from Step 1...
19
Toss briskly with the sauce in a double boiler.
20
It's done when the spaghetti is well coated in the creamy sauce!
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965

kcal

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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: 100 grams Pasta, 1 tbsp to 1 liter of water Salt, 1 Egg yolk, 70 ml Heavy cream (or heavy cream and milk), and more.

Yes, Pasta for Lunch! My Family's Favorite Pasta 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.

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Pasta for Lunch! My Family's Favorite Pasta Carbonara

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