A bacon and egg breakfast pasta is the perfect meal to start your day off right. With its combination of savory bacon, fluffy eggs, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, making it a great option for busy weekday mornings. Whether you like your pasta loaded with cheese or prefer a lighter version, there are endless ways to customize this dish to your liking.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON AND EGG PASTA
This recipe is also delicious served the next day fried until golden in a bit of olive oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, and cook until pasta is al dente, following manufacturer's instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet. Add garlic, and cook until it begins to sizzle. Remove garlic from the oil, and discard. Add bacon, and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain off most of the fat. Add wine or water, and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In large pasta bowl, combine eggs, cheese, parsley, and black pepper.
- Drain cooked pasta, and immediately add to egg mixture. Toss until well coated. Add bacon, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, sprinkled with red-pepper flakes and additional Parmesan.
BACON AND EGG SPAGHETTI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a separate large pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Add the pasta, 1/2 cup reserved cooking water and the parmesan to the pot with the bacon. Cook, stirring and adding more cooking water as needed, until coated; season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Top the pasta with the eggs and chives.
BACON AND EGG COAL MINER'S PASTA: RIGATONI ALLA CARBONARA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 17m
Yield 4 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. When water is rolling, add salt and pasta and cook to al dente, about 8 minutes, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. While pasta cooks, heat large skillet over moderate heat. Saute pancetta in a drizzle of oil until it browns, 3 to 5 minutes. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and crushed pepper flake. Saute garlic 2 minutes. Add wine or stock to the pan and reduce liquid by half, 2 minutes.
- Beat together egg yolks, cheese, and while whisking vigorously, stir in a ladle of the boiling pasta water. Beat in parsley and pepper and set aside.
- Drain pasta. Add pasta to pan with sauce. Toss pasta with pancetta, then add egg mixture and toss 1 minute, then remove from heat. Continue to toss until sauce is absorbed by and thickly coating the pasta. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve with extra cheese, for passing.
BACON-EGG SPAGHETTI
A cheesy creamy sauce for spaghetti with bacon and mushrooms.
Provided by Glennis Kidder
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and add to cooked mushrooms.
- Meanwhile, saute mushrooms in about 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and remove from heat.
- Add the cheese cubes and beaten eggs; toss until the cheese is melted and the eggs have coated the noodles. Sprinkle in the crumbled bacon and stir; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 156.5 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1097.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
BACON AND EGG SPAGHETTI
I found this recipe in an old Italian cookbook. It's really easy to make and best of all it will be absolutely DEMOLISHED at the table. Especially by the kids. Enjoy!
Provided by Brett Lee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring some salted water to the boil in a large pot for cooking the spaghetti.
- In a medium bowl lightly break and stir eggs with a fork and fold in about 1-1/4 cups of cheese.
- Slice the bacon rashers into small cubes or thin strips if you prefer.
- Use the edge of a knife to crush the garlic cloves without breaking them up too much. (You want the garlic cloves to remain reasonably whole)
- In a large skillet over a medium high heat pour the olive oil and add the garlic.
- While the garlic's cooking use a wooden spoon to press down on the cloves to release the flavour.
- After a minute or two add the chopped bacon and cook for about 5 minutes. (Don't let the bacon get crispy).
- When the bacon's cooked remove garlic cloves and turn down to a low heat.
- Cook spaghetti to packet instructions (al dente) and drain.
- In the same pot (used to cook the spaghetti) add a little olive oil and return the cooked spaghetti.
- Mix in the bacon and hot oil, egg and Parmesan mixture and chopped parsley tossing lightly with tongs. (The eggs, bacon and cheese should stick to the pasta) .
- Pour onto a warm dish and garnish with a little leftover parmesan and parsley.
- Serve with piping hot garlic or herb bread-- YUM!
SPAGHETTI WITH EGGS AND BACON
Most folks are surprised to see this combination of ingredients. But I usually make a big batch because it always disappears in a hurry.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in a 6-qt. stockpot. In a small saucepan, whisk eggs and cream until blended. Cook over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly (do not allow to simmer). Remove from heat; stir in cheese., Drain spaghetti; return to stockpot. Add sauce and bacon; toss to combine. Serve immediately. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 238mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA II
A super rich, classic 'bacon and egg' spaghetti dish. Great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.
Provided by SABRINATEE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet. Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add wine if desired; cook one more minute.
- Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty).
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top, and extra Parmesan cheese at table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
Tips:
- To save time, cook the bacon and eggs ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat them in the microwave or oven before serving.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be sure to add a little extra butter or oil to the pan to prevent the sauce from sticking.
- To make the dish even more flavorful, add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper to the sauce.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and eggs and add more vegetables, such as chopped spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Serve this dish with a side of toast or fruit for a complete breakfast or brunch.
Conclusion:
Bacon and egg breakfast pasta is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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