Absolutely! Here’s a Creamy Bacon Carbonara recipe that’s rich, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes — perfect for busy nights but fancy enough to impress.
🥓🍝 Creamy Bacon Carbonara (Ready in 15 Minutes!)
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Skill level: Easy
✅ Ingredients:
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200–250 g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine work great)
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100–150 g bacon, chopped
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2 large egg yolks
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½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
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½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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A splash of pasta water (around ¼ cup)
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Optional: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan to serve
🍳 Instructions:
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Cook the Pasta
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Boil salted water and cook pasta al dente (firm to the bite).
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Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
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Fry the Bacon
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While pasta cooks, heat a skillet and fry chopped bacon until crispy.
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Add minced garlic for the last 30 seconds. Set aside but keep the bacon fat.
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Make the Sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Egg yolks
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Cream
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Parmesan cheese
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Salt & generous black pepper
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Combine Everything
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Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with bacon and garlic.
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Remove from direct heat. Pour in the egg-cream mixture and quickly toss to combine.
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Add a splash of hot pasta water to thin out and create a creamy sauce.
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Serve Immediately
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Garnish with more Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
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Eat while hot and silky smooth!
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🔥 Tips:
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Don’t cook the sauce on direct heat after adding eggs — or you’ll scramble them.
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The key is residual heat from the pasta and pan.
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Want it extra indulgent? Add a touch of butter at the end.
Want a no-cream traditional Italian version too? Just let me know!
