Carbonara Beans
Carbonara Beans pairs tender cannellini beans with a lush sauce built from bacon drippings, garlic, and a splash of white wine rounded with cream. Pecorino or Parmesan melts in for salty depth, while black pepper and parsley brighten each bite. Serve as a cozy dinner side or a hearty entrée with crusty bread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 3
Pour in the wine and simmer until it reduces by half, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the cream and bring just to a simmer. Stir in the 1/2 cup cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper; continue cooking, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the beans and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with more cracked black pepper, the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, and parsley.
- Calories 471.84 kcal High
- Protein 29.06 g Good Source
- Carbs 32.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.23 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.16 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 60.91 mg High
- Sodium 1096.07 mg High
- Fiber 12.8 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.58 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 294.3 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source
- Potassium 771.77 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 1.11 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Carbonara Beans is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 471.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carbonara Beans?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Carbonara Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carbonara Beans?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carbonara Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
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