| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound dried penne pasta
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound bacon, pancetta or guanciale, small dice (about 1 cup)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Add the pasta and occasionally give it a stir so it doesn’t stick together. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium high-heat. Add the cured meat and cook until it begins to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. When the meat is almost completely crispy, carefully add 1/2 cup of the pasta water and, using a wooden spoon, scrape all of the tasty bits off the bottom of the pan. Turn off the heat. (If you would like to add a mix-in like peas or asparagus, add it here.)
- Whisk together the eggs in a small bowl until they are smooth. Add the Parmesan, parsley, the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, lots of pepper and a pinch of salt. Add the egg mixture to the meat, stirring vigorously to incorporate without scrambling the eggs.
- Remove the pasta from the water and toss it with the sauce, making sure to coat the noodles well. Add more Parmesan if desired, stirring the pasta vigorously. If the pasta begins to seize up, add another splash of pasta water to loosen it.
- Divide the pasta into 4 bowls, topping each one with additional Parmesan and cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 908 |
| Total Fat | 44 g |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 87 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Cholesterol | 230 mg |
| Sodium | 779 mg |
Reviews
This turned out to oily and lumpy.
Delicious and quick to make. Definitely a keeper
I was surprised at how good this was! Or was so easy and next time I think I’ll add peas or asparagus!
Saw on tv and made it that evening. So delicious! I added peas which were a nice balance to the saltiness
Made this tonight. Easy peasy! I added some lemon zest as well as a quarter of lemon for the juice. Very good!
Was not crazy about the Tomato Bread. I even bought a heirloom tomato. It must of been the type of Baguette I bought.
Was not crazy about the Tomato Bread. I even bought a heirloom tomato. It must of been the type of Baguette I bought.
Love all your recipes. This one looks like a super winner. Making for the family for Sunday dinner. Michael, you are one great chef!!!
Quick and easy, but best of all—delicious! Added some peas as suggested and it was great! Thanks for another wonderful recipe!
What a great recipe! Super easy and super quick. Everyone loved it, even our non pasta loving teenager! Will definitely make it agan.
This is great! Watched you on TV then made this Carbonara and it was Excellent!! Thank You!!