Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Butter, softened; 2 Eggs; 2 Egg yolks; 1 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 8 slices Bacon, fried crisply and crumbled; 1 tsp. Red pepper flakes; 1/2 Cups ½ Cup Heavy cream; Black pepper, freshly ground; 1 box Spaghetti

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Author: Adam Moore Cuisine: Italian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: Dairy High Protein Kids Non Vegetarian Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Claire Jones's spaghetti carbonara — spaghetti drained hot (never rinsed), tossed with softened butter, a bacon and cream mixture simmered with red pepper flakes, and a tempered egg-Parmesan mixture stirred together at the end. Simple, silky, and spectacular when done right.

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. Butter, softened
2 Eggs
2 Egg yolks
1 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
8 slices Bacon, fried crisply and crumbled
1 tsp. Red pepper flakes
¹⁄₂ Cups ½ Cup Heavy cream
Black pepper, freshly ground
1 box Spaghetti

Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain but DO NOT RINSE.
Meanwhile, cream softened butter in a small bowl. In another bowl beat eggs and egg yolks together. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Add crumbled bacon and red pepper flakes to the cream. Place cream in a saucepan and simmer briefly.
Spoon a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture to temper. Mix well.
Place hot drained spaghetti in a large casserole dish.
Stir in butter, hot bacon-cream mixture, and the tempered egg mixture. Toss well.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 480mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 44g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

DO NOT RINSE the spaghetti after draining — the starch on the surface is essential for the sauce to cling.

Temper the eggs by spooning a little of the hot cream mixture into the beaten eggs before adding to the pasta — this prevents them from scrambling.

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Spaghetti Carbonara