Pasta Carbonara
This Pasta Carbonara is a classic 'bacon' spaghetti dish. Packed full of cheese which makes the sauce thick & creamy, it's absolutely delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 774kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti - uncooked
- 1 pkg bacon - cooked
- 1-1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cups milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- salt pepper, granulated garlic & mined onions to taste
- Grape tomatoes & parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start with preparing your bacon as you normally would- either bake or pan fry to crisp
- Allow to cool slightly & then rough chop or crumble into large skillet
- In a large pot bring water to boiling & cook spaghetti to package directions (usually around 11 minutes)
- Add garlic & seasonings to skillet with bacon & heat over low about 2 minutes - stirring frequently
- In a medium bowl combine milk & cornstarch - whisk
- Add milk mixture to skillet with bacon & cook on medium until thickened
- Add Parmesan & cook until melted
- Add cooked pasta to skillet & toss to coat
- Season with salt & pepper & garnish with tomatoes & parsley before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 1.3mg