20 Minute Pasta Carbonara
Easy pasta dish with only 5 ingredients and it takes 20 minutes to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 2
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL
- 5 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon , cooked and chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 medium eggs
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
Meanwhile - whisk eggs and combine with Parmesan cheese. Set a side.
Heat 1 tsp olive oil and add garlic, cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Add cooked bacon and pasta. Remove from heat and working quickly, stir in pasta and egg/Parmesan mixture. Add some if the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
Season with salt and black pepper. Top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 2.2mg