Pasta Carbonara with Bacon and Cream – Classic Recipe

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Why is this dish so popular? The answer lies in its amazing taste and wonderful contrast of textures. Preparing pasta carbonara with bacon and cream according to the classic recipe is quite simple. You'll need ingredients, a pot, a frying pan, and about half an hour of free time!

Prep time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 2.

Ingredients

Main:

• 250 g spaghetti;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 2.5 liters of water.

For the sauce:

• 1-2 egg yolks;
• 200 ml cream, 20% fat;
• 200 g bacon;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• ground black pepper to taste;
• salt to taste.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the package.
2. Drain the spaghetti in a colander, then mix with olive oil.
3. Prepare the sauce. Separately, cut the bacon into small cubes and lightly fry in a pan with olive oil.
4. Pour in the warm cream and simmer for about 1 minute.
5. Add ground pepper, salt, and mix thoroughly.
6. Place the spaghetti on a plate, add the cream sauce, then pour in the raw egg yolk.
7. Serve the finished pasta carbonara hot. You can also add grated Parmesan, basil, and tomatoes.