Linguine Carbonara

Name: Linguine Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. linguine; 6 oz. sliced bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces); 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 c. chopped parsley

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 9, 2018

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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

470

To add more zing to this five-ingredient dish, zest a lemon over the top.

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Ingredients

12 oz. linguine
6 oz. sliced bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. Step 1Cook linguine. Reserve cooking water, then drain pasta. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium until crisp. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
2. Step 2Whisk together egg yolks, freshly grated Parmesan, and salt and pepper in large bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup reserved warm cooking water. Add hot pasta and toss to coat, adding more reserved water if pasta seems dry.
3. Step 3Fold in chopped parsley and bacon. Serve with lots of cracked pepper and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 470 calories, 13.5 g fat (5 g saturated), 22 g protein, 555 mg sodium, 66 g carb, 3 g fiber

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