Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with egg, bacon, and parmesan cheese.
The name carbonara comes from the Italian «carbone», meaning coal or charcoal, and some believe it was thought up by those who extracted coal from the mines in the Latium region (near Rome).
Ingredients
Before you start
Keep the serving dishes in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve.
Put a colander in the sink to drain the cooked pasta so that it will be ready when needed.
Method
- To save time, the sauce preparation and the pasta cooking can be done at the same time: Start cooking the pasta.
- Meanwhile, chop the bacon, put it in a nonstick pan, then fry until the bacon is crisp. Set the bacon aside on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.
- Stir the egg(s) in a serving bowl, add salt and pepper, then beat 1 min with a fork. Set the bowl aside in the oven at a minimum temperature in order to keep it warm.
- Pour the drained spaghetti into the serving bowl. Mix rapidly in order to cook the egg(s) and coat the spaghetti at the same time. Add the fried bacon, the butter, and the grated cheese.
- Adjust the seasoning before serving in the warmed dishes.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (250g)
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Amount % Daily Value |
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Calories 440 |
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Fat 13 g 21 % |
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Saturated
6 g 31 % |
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Cholesterol 120 mg |
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Sodium 500 mg 21 % |
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Carbohydrate 60 g 20 % |
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Fibre 3 g 14 % |
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Sugars 1 g |
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Protein 17 g |
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Vitamin A 9 % |
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Vitamin C % |
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Calcium 4 % |
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Iron 11 % |
Servings of Canada's Food Guide
1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
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Vegetables and Fruits : | 0 | serving |
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Grain Products : | 2 ¾ | servings |
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Milk and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
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Meat and Alternatives : | ½ | serving |
Claims
This recipe is :- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Vitamin E
- Good source of :
- Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc
- Excellent source of :
- Manganese, Selenium
- Free :
- Added Sugar
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Starches | 4 |
| Meat and Alternatives | ½ |
| Fats | 2 |
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Members' Reviews
Judy W.
2018-03-22T12:12:33+00:00 march 22, 2018 | I would make this recipe againI loved this and was glad to try out the expensive real parmesan cheese I had purchased. What a treat! I did pop it into the microwave a couple of times for 30 second bursts as I wanted to make sure the egg had cooked completely. Turned out great!
Gummy_Doo
2013-07-22T23:21:39+00:00 july 22, 2013 | I would make this recipe againAjouter le double de bacon demandé et c'est parfait.
canadianmumm
2011-03-23T23:50:49+00:00 march 23, 2011 | I would make this recipe againgreat for kids
Magoos
2010-11-15T07:18:19+00:00 november 15, 2010 | I would make this recipe againIt tasted good, however I found it to be quite dry. Maybe a dash of olive oil or more butter would help for next time.
furiana
2010-03-21T16:26:21+00:00 march 21, 2010 | I would make this recipe againIt tasted like I was eating scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon!
Top Reviews
View All ReviewsKatharsis
april 05, 2009 | I would make this recipe againThis was ok, and something different but equally as simple as just throwing jarred sauce on pasta. It does need to be served immediately after preparing though or it is not nearly as good.
canadianmumm
march 23, 2011 | I would make this recipe againgreat for kids
Magoos
november 15, 2010 | I would make this recipe againIt tasted good, however I found it to be quite dry. Maybe a dash of olive oil or more butter would help for next time.
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