BLT PASTA CARBONARA
The addition of summer tomatoes and spinach to this traditional dish brings things to a whole new level. The trick to the recipe is preparation, have all the ingredients ready to go as it comes together as quickly as it takes to boil the pasta.
Provided by waeqhswife
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pasta Carbonara Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally until crisp and fat has rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour bacon fat into a small bowl and set aside, but do not wash the skillet.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Mix Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl.
- Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain into a colander set over a large, heatproof bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and pour the rest out, keeping the now-heated bowl in place.
- Return 1 teaspoon reserved bacon fat to the large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cook 30 seconds more and add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through but not falling apart, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach.
- Add cooked bacon, cooked tomato mixture, and cooked pasta to the heated bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture. Pour this over the pasta mixture in the bowl and toss for 3 minutes. Thin sauce if necessary by adding additional reserved cooking water. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 141.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 601.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Farhad Arif
arif-f@yahoo.comThis was the best BLT pasta carbonara I've ever had!
Md taher Islam
i-m@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my carbonara sauce turned out really runny.
Shana Begum
begums28@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.
E Ben
b_e84@yahoo.comThis was an easy and delicious recipe. I would definitely recommend it.
Ganesh Chettrii
c.g@gmail.comOverall, this was a good recipe. The carbonara sauce was rich and flavorful, and the BLT topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.
Sola Sarah
s.s@aol.comThis dish was a bit too heavy for my taste, but it was still pretty good. I think I'll try making it again with less bacon and cheese.
Kavindu Chamod
chamodkavindu@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of carbonara, but this recipe was really good. The BLT topping added a nice touch of smokiness and crunch.
Syedwaqas Waqas
s-waqas4@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I loved the combination of the creamy carbonara sauce and the smoky BLT topping.
KID DEE
d_k@hotmail.frThe BLT pasta carbonara was a bit too rich for me, but it was still pretty good. I think I'll try making it again with a lighter sauce.
Pikle
pikle@yahoo.comThis dish was just okay. The carbonara sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, and the BLT topping didn't really add anything. I wouldn't make this again.
J. C. Holloway
j-h@yahoo.comI wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The BLT pasta carbonara was creamy, smoky, and savory. It's definitely a new favorite.
Sjaad Fakhar
f.sjaad@gmail.comThis was one of the easiest pasta dishes I've ever made, and it was also one of the tastiest. The carbonara sauce was so flavorful, and the BLT topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Kiara lynn
lynn-kiara1@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The carbonara sauce was rich and creamy, and the BLT topping added a nice crunch and smokiness. Would definitely recommend!
Lonnie Norris
lonnie_norris@yahoo.comThis BLT pasta carbonara was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.