Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

This Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara is a simple weeknight meal made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! And it’s on the table in minutes!

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You can never have too many easy weeknight meals in your repertoire if you ask me, and this Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara recipe is the perfect addition to your weekly meal plan for busy days! It’s made with only a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and it’s on the table in about 15 minutes! Serve it with a side salad and you’ve got dinner!

Aside from how easy and fast this Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara is, it’s also incredibly versatile. Feel like adding some fresh veggies? Go for it! Vegetarian? Substitute the bacon for some diced bell peppers or even broccoli florets. The possibilities are endless for making this traditional-style Carbonara to your family’s tastes!

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I hope you like this Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara as much as we do! Let me know in the comments below, what’s your favourite easy-peasy weeknight meal? I’d love to know!!

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Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

This Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara is a simple weeknight meal made in minutes with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

Course Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian, Weeknight Meal

Keyword Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 411 kcal

Author Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca)

Ingredients

• 250 grams dry pasta (spaghetti or linguine) (1/2 a box)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 eggs
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
• fresh parsley, pepper, and extra shaved parmesan for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions. 

2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper, heavy cream, and parmesan. 

5. When the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

6. Pour the hot pasta into the hot pan with the bacon and garlic and toss well to coat, adding the pasta water as you toss.

7. Turn off the heat and add the egg and cream mixture, stirring or tossing constantly until a creamy sauce forms. 

8. Serve in pasta bowls with a generous sprinkling of fresh parsley, freshly ground pepper, and shaved parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Easy 15-Minute Pasta Carbonara

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 411 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 153mg51%

Sodium 320mg14%

Potassium 236mg7%

Carbohydrates 48g16%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 416IU8%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 134mg13%

Iron 2mg11%

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