Dead good spaghetti carbonara

Dead good spaghetti carbonara

A classic carbonara recipe that will serve you well in years to come

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

Method

  1. Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta following the packet instructions. Meanwhile, heat a knob of butter in a small frying pan and cook the shallot, garlic and bacon for 5-7 minutes until golden. Beat together the eggs, cream, most of the Parmesan and plenty of ground black pepper.
  2. Drain the spaghetti and return to the pan, off the heat. Add the shallot and egg mixtures and toss together until the pasta is evenly coated. Divide between two bowls then scatter the rest of the Parmesan over, with a grinding of black pepper to serve.
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Per serving

913 kcalories, protein 39.7g, carbohydrate 95.3g, fat 44.1 g, saturated fat 20.7g, fibre 3.9g, salt 2.57 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2006.

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  • 15 March 2010

    yvie gardiner rated this recipe

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  • 16 March 2010

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  • 29 March 2010

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  • 30 March 2010

    VicWiggers commented on this recipe

    This was a taste recipe, however it was too much sauce. I edited the recipe to make 1 serving and still found it too much. Would suggest only 80g of pasta for 1 person and maybe a few tablespoons of cream for the sauce. Very taste though and will be making again.

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  • 02 April 2010

    emma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    so quick and easy, I adapted it with a mix of creme fraiche and cream when I had run low on cream and missed out the shallot...was still yum!

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  • 05 May 2010

    Kelly Casey rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was brilliant for a quick supper with friends/family. Really tasty with so much scope for additions if you want. In fact, i'm just of to make another batch now!

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  • 09 May 2010

    sarah_butler rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy to make and absolutely lovely! Went really well with the garlic and basil ciabatta recipes on here (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2496/garlic-and-basil-ciabatta).

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  • 11 May 2010

    mossop rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yum!

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  • 15 May 2010

    Is- She- Pretty rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just made this for supper and wow...clean plates allo round. I used Creme Fraiche as well so that I didn't feel so guilty. Will definately be making this again....fab-u-lous

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  • 18 May 2010

    karen grant rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    This recipe is pretty good. I like the flavors and texture of this dish. www.EntertainingRecipes.org

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  • 03 June 2010

    rene_555 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Absolutely gorgeous! We made it without the shallots for a more authentic recipie without the oniony taste and it was delicious. We used smoked bacon for a lovely smokey taste! 5/5 and so easy to make. Even those with a lack in cooking skills will easily be able to prepare this gorgeous dinner!

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  • 08 June 2010

    AlisonP rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fabulous, delicious, easy!

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  • 14 June 2010

    Chelle78 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Yummy! Used creme fraiche in replacement to cream to keep the calories down.

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  • 15 June 2010

    phil commented on this recipe

    im am only 14 and o foun it really easy so it is good

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  • 18 June 2010

    chlodge-88 commented on this recipe

    This recipe even works great with chicken and broccoli ! make sure if you try it the chicken is cooked thoroughly and the broccoli is tender !!! :) A+ recipe

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  • 19 June 2010

    annabelle rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was amazing, hardly any ingredients, quick, easy and DELICIOUS made it with the basil garlic bread and husband was very impressed !

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  • 30 June 2010

    Susie commented on this recipe

    Wonderful, tasty supper - cooked by my Husband!!!!!!!! who was equally impressed that it looked like the picture.

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  • 20 July 2010

    Irish Rich rated and commented on this recipe

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    Just rustled this up, so simple, so tasty! Great recipe! Can't wait to use it on unsuspecting friends.......

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  • 22 July 2010

    Crazy Timbo commented on this recipe

    Garlic, shallots? When do they belong in carbonara? Otherwise it's a good recipe.

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  • 19 August 2010

    Sgundlach rated this recipe

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 mins

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Per serving

913 kcalories, protein 39.7g, carbohydrate 95.3g, fat 44.1 g, saturated fat 20.7g, fibre 3.9g, salt 2.57 g

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