Fettuccine Carbonara

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This fettuccine carbonara is a delectable, mouth-watering pile of yummy goodness! I recommend a nice salad with it — that's all you will need for a complete meal.

Submitted by Sarah W Lennox
Updated on November 15, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 5 teaspoons olive oil

  • 4 shallots, diced

  • 1 pound bacon, cut into strips

  • 1 large onion, cut into thin strips

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta

  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • 3 egg yolks

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Sauté shallots until softened. Stir in bacon and onion; cook and stir until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.

  3. Whisk Parmesan, cream, and egg yolks together in a medium bowl. Pour bacon mixture over pasta; stir in cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

614 Calories
29g Fat
65g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 614
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 58%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 750mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 172mg 13%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 469mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.