Best 6 Quick And Creamy Pasta Carbonara Recipes

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Pasta carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is known for its creamy, cheesy sauce and its quick and easy preparation time. This article will provide you with the best recipe for quick and creamy pasta carbonara. The recipe uses a few simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, and it can be made in about 30 minutes. With just a few steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CARBONARA



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This Creamy Carbonara recipe is a plate of heavenly, creamy pasta. Silky spaghetti with crispy pancetta in a super creamy and cheesy sauce. Simply delicious and so easy to make at home.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)
6 ounce pancetta (chopped)
2 cups half and half
2 large egg yolks
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
4 tablespoon basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the pancetta to a large skillet and saute over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the half and half to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the sauce. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Stir in the black pepper. Taste for salt and season if needed. I find no salt is needed since the cheese adds plenty of saltiness.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon and basil to the skillet and toss well to combine.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 939 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND CREAMY PASTA CARBONARA



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This rich pasta toss is great for everyday dinners or special occasions. I can come home from work and throw this dish together in a half hour.

Provided by Big Daddy Cooks

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rigatoni pasta
6 slices bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh green peas
¼ cup diced cooked ham

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rigatoni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in pan; set bacon aside.
  • Cook and stir garlic in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat. Add milk, cream cheese, and butter to skillet; stir until smooth. Stir Parmesan cheese, peas, ham, and bacon into cream cheese mixture; cook until peas are heated through, about 5 minutes more. Mix pasta into sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Fat 55.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 32.3 g, Sodium 975.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

PASTA CARBONARA



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If you can boil water, then making pasta carbonara is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. A quick dinner made from six everyday kitchen staples, carbonara is a comfort food standby in Italian kitchens for good reason. As the spaghetti cooks, you'll crisp up some pancetta in a skillet, whisk together eggs and cream on the side, and then toss it all together with and grated Parmesan to create a silky, creamy pasta that is perfect for any day of the week.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, guanciale, or bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
1 large egg, plus 3 egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil and pancetta over medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned around edges, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, yolks, and cream; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water. Add 1 cup pasta water to skillet; bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring, until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Slowly add egg mixture to pasta, stirring, until sauce thickens and clings to pasta. Stir in cheese and pancetta; season generously with pepper and serve immediately with more cheese.

QUICK PASTA CARBONARA



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The rich flavors of bacon and green peas combine with a cheesy, creamy sauce to serve with hot, cooked pasta.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound medium-size pasta
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
¾ cup milk
½ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CREAMY CLASSIC PASTA CARBONARA RECIPE



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Get out the spaghetti and enjoy this Creamy Classic Pasta Carbonara Recipe tonight! Creamy white sauce. Grated Parmesan. Crumbled bacon. This pasta carbonara recipe has it all.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 oz. spaghetti, uncooked
1 egg
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg and Parmesan until blended. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 3 min. Add broth and cream cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
  • Drain pasta. Add to skillet with cream cheese mixture; mix lightly. Add egg mixture and bacon; cook and stir 2 min. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 12 g

PHILADELPHIA QUICK PASTA CARBONARA



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Fix the perfect dish for busy nights: our PHILADELPHIA Quick Pasta Carbonara. Cream cheese makes the classic Italian carbonara sauce a cinch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
  • Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients, especially the cheese and eggs.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon, or it will not crisp up properly.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and toss it vigorously so that it is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately, topped with additional cheese and pepper.

Conclusion:

Pasta Carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to your own preferences. For example, you could add different types of vegetables, such as peas or broccoli, or you could use a different type of cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago. Pasta Carbonara is a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time and reheat later.

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