Creamy Pasta Carbonara

This carbonara recipe with cream, whipped egg, and Parmesan cheese features crisp bacon bits tossed with hot, buttery noodles for an indulgent dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 395 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, room temperature
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 0.25 cup butter, softened
• 0.25 cup chopped parsley
• 0.5 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
• 0.25 cup heavy cream at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Step 2

Beat together eggs and cream in a medium bowl until just blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese and set aside.

Step 3

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot.

Step 4

Add softened butter to the pot and toss with pasta until butter is melted. Add bacon and egg-cheese mixture. Stir until the heat of pasta cooks eggs, then garnish with parsley and black pepper to serve.