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Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti Carbonara

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A quick and easy one-pot spaghetti carbonara recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti (340g), preferably a good quality brand
  • 6 ounces bacon (170g), diced (substitute with pancetta or guanciale for authentic flavor)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (100g), finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (720ml), low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, generous amount

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy and golden, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic in the last 2 minutes if using, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add spaghetti whole or broken in half to fit, pushing it down to submerge. Cover with a lid.
  4. Let spaghetti simmer, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. The broth will reduce and thicken slightly.
  5. While pasta cooks, whisk eggs with Parmesan cheese and a generous pinch of black pepper until smooth.
  6. Remove pan from heat when pasta is tender and most broth absorbed. Quickly pour egg and cheese mixture over pasta, stirring vigorously but gently to coat each strand. Add a splash of warm broth or pasta water if sauce is too thick.
  7. Stir crispy bacon bits back into the creamy pasta gently.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally sprinkled with extra Parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to prevent scrambling. Stir constantly but gently when adding egg mixture. Avoid reheating the pan after adding eggs to keep sauce smooth. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and broth with coconut milk. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles.

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