While I’m best known for my beauty advice, one of my favorite things to do is cook for family and friends. As much as I like to spend time in the kitchen, unfortunately, many weeknights it has to be something quick. This dish is one of my favorites because not only is it quick and easy, but it tastes almost gourmet and can be served to company.
Here’s my version of several different recipes blending into one:
Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients:
- 1 pound thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (I use turkey bacon, and sometimes I add more bacon)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1/2 stick butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth, whichever you prefer
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (I only use this when I happen to have it, not a necessity, but does give it that extra something)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (please don’t use the stuff in the green can!!)
Directions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in the way that you prefer. I like to do it in the microwave (3-4 minutes for 8 slices).
- Heat the oil in the skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until it’s soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the butter, chicken broth or wine (not both), salt, and pepper, and heat through but don’t let it get to a boil.
- Take the skillet off the heat.
- Once the spaghetti is done, remove it from the pot with tongs or a spaghetti server and dump it right into the skillet with the onions, butter, etc. Toss the pasta to make sure it’s evenly coated.
- Add the eggs and keep tossing for about a minute, until the sauce thickens and the pasta is evenly coated. The hot pasta will “cook” the egg and turn it into a creamy sauce.
- Add the parsley, if you have it, and then the cheese, and toss it again. Add the chopped bacon and toss one more time.
- Serve!
If I know I’m going to be really pressed for time in the evening then I’ll make the bacon and chop it up and the onion ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator until I’m ready for it. This is a favorite of my family’s and I hope it becomes a favorite of yours.
What do you all make when you need something quick and easy (besides reservations)?
Tracy says
Just when I decided to limit my carbs! This sounds delicious..I've saved the recipe for one of those cold winter nights.
lisaeckman27 says
Mmmmm sounds good im gonna give that a try for the famiy tonight 🙂
Julianne says
I printed this recipe! Thank you!! I can't wait to try it!…and it will actually make my husband & kids happy that I'm obsessed with you…ha!ha!
Mania says
I made spagetti but yours is very fancy to min e:))
I mix onion and hacshed beef& fry them usually without adding any kind of oil. I let it fry with oil in the beef
then mix some spice and sauce ( tomato or the whites ones with pesto) if I have fresh vegetables I 'll add those too, mix them with spaghetti and volia
I will try your recipe tomorrow night
thanks
maip2005 says
this seems super yummy, cannot wait to try it out. Thks Marnie.
Averill says
I made this for dinner last night. So yum! 🙂