Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara
Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara marries tender ribbons of pasta with crisp, smoky bacon and a luxuriously silky sauce of eggs, Parmesan, and cream. Each bite is rich yet balanced by a gentle peppery bite, making it comforting without feeling heavy. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner or a cozy meal to share with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until slightly firm; drain.
- 2
Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and drain on a paper towel. Chop it into bits with a knife.
- 3
Beat the eggs, cheese, and cream in a bowl, then stir in the bacon. Pour the mixture over the pasta in the pan and toss gently with tongs.
- 4
Return the pan to very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Do not overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.
- Calories 485.23 kcal High
- Protein 20.71 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.35 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.82 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 180.51 mg High
- Sodium 480.14 mg High
- Fiber 2.24 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.17 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 110.45 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate
- Potassium 213.4 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.9 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
Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara is an Italian dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 27 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Center Cut Bacon, Eggs, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 485.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Center-Cut Bacon, Eggs, Fettuccine Pasta, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara?
- About 27 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 485.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Fettuccine Carbonara easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
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