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5 from 7 votes

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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 2
Author: Lyubomira from CookingLSL

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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