Description
A creamy and savory Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara recipe featuring crispy bacon, tender spaghetti, and a rich parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a comforting Italian-inspired meal without the use of eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound bacon, diced
Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook bacon: Place the diced bacon in a cold skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon bits with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Cook pasta: While the bacon cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
- Sauté garlic: Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Return the pan to medium heat, add the butter, and let it melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Make sauce and combine: Stir the salt and heavy cream into the skillet with the garlic. Add the drained spaghetti noodles to the pan and toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the cream mixture. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Finish and serve: Serve the pasta hot, topped with the crispy bacon bits and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley as garnish. Enjoy your rich and flavorful eggless carbonara!
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the garlic while sautéing; it should be fragrant and lightly golden.
- Reserve some pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- You can substitute pancetta for bacon for a traditional touch.
- This recipe omits eggs, making it suitable for those avoiding raw eggs but still craving carbonara flavor.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara, bacon carbonara, creamy pasta, Italian pasta recipe, easy carbonara, no egg carbonara
