Creamy Bacon Pasta 🥓🍝 is simply irresistible!
Let's whip it up together~
🛒 Ingredients
• 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or pappardelle)
• 2 whole eggs 🥚
• 4 egg yolks 🥚
• 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste) 🌶️
• 8 oz beef bacon, chopped into small pieces 🥓
• ½ tsp brown sugar 🍬
• 2 tsp minced garlic 🧄
• ½ to ⅔ cup pasta water (reserved after cooking) 💧
• ⅓ cup green peas (optional) 🥦
• Salt to taste 🧂
👩🍳 Steps
🍳 Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
🥄 Prepare the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
🔥 Fry the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the beef bacon, minced garlic, and brown sugar. Fry until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a bowl, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
🥣 Mix bacon fat with egg mixture: Carefully pour the hot bacon fat into the bowl with the egg mixture and Parmesan, stirring constantly to combine well. Then, gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to temper the egg mixture until the sauce reaches a thick, creamy consistency. Stir well to avoid curdling the eggs. Don't add too much pasta water at once, or the sauce will be too thin; you can always add more later.
🍲 Cook the carbonara sauce: Pour the egg back into the skillet, heat over low heat, and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Note: Stir thoroughly and make sure the heat isn't too high, otherwise the sauce will curdle.
🥢 Combine and serve: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stir well to coat the noodles evenly. Then add the fried bacon and green peas (if using), and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
😋 Serve immediately: Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese if you like. Dig in and enjoy!#fyplemon8 #enjoyeating #DELICIOUS #Recipe #cookingathome
Hey pasta lovers! You know that moment when you crave something utterly comforting and delicious? For me, it’s always a bowl of creamy carbonara pasta. This recipe, featuring amazing beef bacon and the option for sweet green peas (trust me, they add a lovely pop!), has become a staple in my kitchen. But perfecting that silky, non-scrambled egg sauce can sometimes feel like a challenge, right? Let me share a few of my personal tips to ensure your carbonara is always a triumph! First off, the secret to truly luscious creaminess lies in your pasta water. Don't underestimate it! That starchy liquid is pure gold. When you gradually add it to your egg and cheese mixture, it not only helps temper the eggs, preventing them from scrambling, but also creates that emulsified, clingy sauce we all adore. I always start with about half a cup and add more, a tablespoon at a time, until I get the perfect consistency. It’s all about feeling it out! Another crucial tip: tempering your eggs. This is where many home cooks get nervous, but it’s simpler than you think. After cooking your beef bacon, pour a little of that hot bacon fat (and it has to be hot!) into your egg and cheese mixture while whisking constantly. This slowly warms the eggs without cooking them solid. Then, adding the hot pasta water in small increments is the next step to bringing that beautiful sauce together. Remember to keep whisking! And speaking of heat, when you're finally combining everything in the skillet, keep that heat *super low*. Carbonara is not about cooking the eggs, it's about gently emulsifying them into a sauce. If your pan is too hot, or you stop stirring, you'll end up with scrambled eggs instead of a velvety sauce. Trust me, I've been there! Constant, gentle stirring off the direct heat or on the lowest setting is key. Finally, don't be afraid to customize! While classic CARBONARA PASTA is perfect as is, I sometimes love adding those bright green peas for extra color and freshness. You could also experiment with different types of pasta – spaghetti is traditional, but fettuccine or bucatini work wonderfully too. A sprinkle of fresh parsley or a dash of chili flakes can also elevate the flavors. This isn't just a recipe; it's an experience waiting to be perfected to your taste. Happy cooking!
Just cooked this with your recipe. Delicious!