Creamy and savory Fettuccini Carbonara recipe

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Creamy and savory Fettuccini Carbonara recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 10, 2024

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

  1. Cook fettuccini pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream.
  4. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the skillet with bacon and garlic, stirring constantly until creamy.
  5. 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.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 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.