Scrambled Carbonara

Name: Scrambled Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb. spaghetti; 5 large eggs; 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; Snipped chives, for garnish

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 17, 2017

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scrambled carbonara on a plate with a fork

mike garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Active Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

With fluffy scrambled eggs and slices of thick-cut bacon, this carbonara pasta recipe completely reinvents breakfast for dinner.

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Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
5 large eggs
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
Snipped chives, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Cook spaghetti as label directs, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water before draining.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, whisk eggs, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined.
3. Step 3In 12-inch skillet on medium, cook bacon 5 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
4. Step 4To same skillet on medium add onion and cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add eggs to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring only once or twice, until almost set and large curds have formed.
5. Step 5In large bowl, toss eggs, bacon and reserved pasta water with hot pasta. Garnish with chives and Parmesan.