Indulge in this classic Italian pasta dish with a creamy twist. Fettuccini Carbonara is a rich and flavorful meal that combines pasta, bacon, eggs, and cheese to create a creamy sauce that coats each strand of pasta perfectly.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccini pasta
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions
- Cook fettuccini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the skillet with bacon and garlic, stirring constantly until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water to thin it out.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Interesting Facts
Fettuccini Carbonara is a traditional Italian pasta dish that originated in Rome.
The original recipe typically includes eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Adding cream to Carbonara is a common variation outside of Italy.