Delicious Cavatappi Carbonara Recipe – Quick & Easy Italian Classic!
The creamy, smoky delights of our Cavatappi Carbonara! This twist on the traditional Italian dish uses spiral cavatappi pasta to better catch every bit of the rich, egg-based sauce, combined with crispy bacon and a generous helping of cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, this dish brings the flavors of Italy right to your table with a fun twist!
Cavatappi Carbonara
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes697
kcal30
minutesDive into the creamy, smoky delights of our Cavatappi Carbonara! This twist on the traditional Italian dish uses spiral cavatappi pasta to better catch every bit of the rich, egg-based sauce, combined with crispy bacon and a generous helping of cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or impressing guests at your next gathering, this dish brings the flavors of Italy right to your table with a fun twist!
Ingredients
- Pasta
1 pound cavatappi pasta
- Protein
8 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- Cheese
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese (Pecorino can also be used)
- Seasonings
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
- Liquids
2 quarts water
- Eggs
3 large eggs
- Alternative Ingredients
Whole wheat cavatappi for a healthier option (replaces regular cavatappi)
Turkey bacon for a lower fat option (replaces regular bacon)
Nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheese alternative (replaces Parmesan cheese)
Directions
- Preparation of Ingredients – Begin by cutting the bacon into small pieces and mincing the garlic.
- Cooking Bacon – In a nonstick pan, cook the bacon with 1/2 cup of water until the water evaporates, about 8 minutes. Continue to cook until the bacon is crispy, then add the minced garlic and sauté briefly.
- Mixing Sauce Components – In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated cheese, black pepper, and a tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat.
- Boiling Pasta – Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, add salt, and cook the cavatappi until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Combining and Final Cooking – Drain the pasta while reserving one cup of pasta water. Quickly mix half of this reserved water with the egg mixture to temper it. Combine the drained pasta and egg mixture in the hot pot, stirring vigorously for 2-3 minutes to cook the eggs gently from the heat of the pasta. Add the crispy bacon and continue to toss until well mixed.
Equipment
- nonstick pan
- colander
- Mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 697kcal
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 204mg
- Sodium: 1491mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 80g
- Protein: 37g
- Vitamin A: 5IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 25mg
- Iron: 15mg
