Sarasota's Breakfast Pasta (Aka, Pasta Carbonara)

Name: Sarasota's Breakfast Pasta (Aka, Pasta Carbonara)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti, if you can find fresh if it so good, but not necessary; 1 medium onion, diced; 6 ounces lean bacon you can also use pancetta (diced); 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 4 eggs (3 if using extra large or jumbo); 1 ¾ cups heavy cream; ¾ cup parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, rough chopped (1 for the sauce, 1 for the garnish); 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt (salt in the pasta water and salt in the dish); pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti, if you can find fresh if it so good, but not necessary
1 medium onion, diced
6 ounces lean bacon you can also use pancetta (diced)
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
4 eggs (3 if using extra large or jumbo)
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
¾ cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, rough chopped (1 for the sauce, 1 for the garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt (salt in the pasta water and salt in the dish)
pepper

1
Pasta -- First start the water.
2
A big pot of boiling water salted well and turn to medium high heat.
3
Now remember, the sauce doesn't take long, about the same time as cooking the pasta, so have everything ready.
4
Bacon -- Now in a medium saute pan, add the olive oil, then saute the diced bacon or pancetta, onion and garlic.
5
Cook until the onions are soft and the bacon is crispy.
6
Important, once it is done, just reduce to low heat.
7
Pasta Again -- As the bacon cooks, add your pasta to the boiling water.
8
It should only cook a few minutes.
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Follow the directions on the package or the box.
10
Remember, fresh pasta will cook much quicker than dried.
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Once the pasta is done.
12
Drain well and put back in the pot to keep warm.
13
You will toss everything together right in the pot.
14
Sauce -- Beat the eggs well and add in the salt, pepper, cream and 1/2 cup of the parmesan and mix well.
15
Keep 1/4 cup of the cheese for a garnish.
16
Now add the cream mixture to the bacon and onion mixture (on low heat) and cook just for a minute to warm up.
17
You don't want to scramble the eggs.
18
Then add in the basil and toss with the pasta.
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Serve -- Transfer to a large serving bowl and top with the extra parmesan cheese and basil.
20
Enjoy -- It is a true favorite of mine, any time of the day.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti, if you can find fresh if it so good, but not necessary, 1 medium onion, diced, 6 ounces lean bacon you can also use pancetta (diced), 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sarasota's Breakfast Pasta (Aka, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!