AUTHENTIC PASTA CARBONARA

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I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is quick, simple and delicious, just the way they like it in Italy. -Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1 pound) spaghetti or linguine
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water; keep pasta warm. In same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook until just heated through., Add pasta to pot; toss to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding enough reserved pasta water for sauce to reach desired consistency. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Alia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


omah mary
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arshad Muhammad
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


zia123 Zia123
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This is my go-to recipe for carbonara. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


dubert casseus
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abubakar Yusuf Abba
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdull Kahar
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Keshab Bista
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This is my go-to recipe for carbonara. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Shojib Hossain
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and delicious, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Trsohel rana
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


House Phone
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakil Shakil
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This is the best carbonara recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and delicious, and the guanciale adds a really nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.