No Bacon Carbonara

This is a great recipe if you want to eat a delicious Carbonara Pasta dinner, but you don’t want the added bacon. That’s why we love this carbonara recipe – no bacon.

No Bacon Carbonara – Creamy Pasta for a Quick Dinner

Have you ever wanted a warm bowl of pasta carbonara with that silky-smooth, delicious creamy sauce, but didn’t have time to fry up the bacon that is needed? Or wanted to make a quick and comforting pasta dinner that takes practically no time at all?

Well, this “No Bacon” Carbonara is delicious and quick and doesn’t really miss the bacon at all.

Ingredients Needed for Carbona without Bacon

It only takes a few ingredients to make this

• Spaghetti – we love thin spaghetti or Vermicelli pasta
• Butter – salted butter works best
• Eggs – fresh organic eggs
• Heavy Cream
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Salt & Pepper

How to Quickly Make a Delicious No Bacon Carbonara –

1. Cook pasta in salted water and drain well reserving some of the cooking liquid.
2. Add pasta back to the cooking pan and swirl in butter and reserved cooking liquid.
3. Stir together the egg, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper;  add to the pan and gently stir.

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No Bacon Carbonara

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

 

A simple dish of pasta carbonara that is delicious

Course: Easy Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

About: No Bacon Carbonara

Servings: 4

Calories: 420 kcal

Author: DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook 12 oz. pasta according to package directions but use less water than called for. Add 1 teaspoon soup base and salt to the cooking water.

Using a small bowl, mix together:

1. 2 large egg yolks
2. 1/2 cup heavy cream
3. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
4. Freshly ground black pepper
5. Drain the pasta and reserve about 1/4 cup of that delicious cooking liquid -

6. Quickly add hot pasta right back to the pan and put on a warm burner. Add the butter to the pasta and gently stir until the butter is melted. Add the reserved cooking water to the pasta and stir again.

7. Stir the egg, cream and cheese mixture into the hot pasta. Sprinkle with black pepper.
8. Serve with extra Parmesan Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

No Bacon Carbonara

Amount Per Serving (4 g)

Calories 420 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 14g88%

Cholesterol 159mg53%

Sodium 548mg24%

Potassium 99mg3%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 845IU17%

Calcium 177mg18%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tasty Additions to Pasta

There isn’t much that beats a warm bowl of perfectly made pasta. If you are missing adding vegetables to your pasta or dinner, add some warmed green peas or sauteed mushrooms.

What is Carbonara? Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish that is typically made with a hard cheese like Parmesan or Romano, fresh eggs, and Pancetta.

What Sides go Best with Carbona without Bacon

Fresh Breadsticks
Plate of Fresh Sliced Tomatoes with Feta Cheese
Tossed Salad
Cucumber Salad

Buy Fresh Cheese

If you love this spaghetti dish as much as we do, look for a fresh block of Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano, that you can grate yourself. Fresh cheese in this dish makes an unbelievable difference. Grating your own cheese can also save you money.

Also, have lots of fresh black pepper on hand!  Freshly grated if you have it.

Does Leftover No Bacon Carbonara Keep Well?

Yes, pasta is a great leftover meal. Store in a glass airtight container for about 4-5 days. Simply reheat leftovers in the microwave.

Try One of Our Delicious Pasta Recipes:

Do you love spaghetti as much as we do but don’t have time to cook? Try our Spaghetti with Frozen Meatballs recipe that gets on the table quickly.

Ground Turkey Bolognese  is a great choice for a nice spaghetti dinner.