Macaroni Carbonara

5 from 1 vote

A simple, creamy pasta dish, Macaroni Carbonara will satisfy your comfort food cravings as well as your need for fancy-shmancy food that's only served at restaurants.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course, pasta, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Sally

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni (uncooked)
4 slices bacon
2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
2 eggs (beaten)
½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper (more to taste)
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
2 tablespoon butter
¼ cup milk or cream

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions in medium sauce pan.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet until browned and crispy. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
With skillet on low-medium heat, cook garlic in bacon fat for about 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a small bowl and add salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese. Blend again until incorporated.
When pasta is done, drain all water. Turn off heat and let cool uncovered for about 5 minutes.
Add egg mixture and stir thoroughly.
Turn heat to low and cover for about 10 minutes, stirring after the first 5 minutes. (Sauce should be creamy, and egg should be cooked and not overly runny.)
Add butter and milk and stir together until butter is melted and mixture is warmed (still on low heat).
Turn heat off, crumble in bacon, and serve right away.

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