Spaghetti Carbonara (No Egg)

4.64 from 30 votes

This simple and easy take on spaghetti carbonara is made without egg and features creamy parmesan cheese and crispy bacon.

Servings servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Ingredients

2 servings spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup shredded parmesan
2 tablespoons pasta water
5 strips bacon diced and fried
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Start by boiling the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions.
Please note, you will need to reserve some pasta water for the sauce before you drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, begin preparing the sauce. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream. Once the heavy cream is lightly steaming, stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until melted.
Next, add about 2 tablespoons pasta water to the pan, stirring to incorporate. Stir in most of the bacon, leaving some out for a garnish, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the cooked pasta. If the sauce is too thin, optionally add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of pasta water to help it cling to the noodles, and continue simmering over low heat until it reaches the desired thickness.
Serve hot, topped with the remaining bacon bits.

Notes

Pasta water: Be sure to reserve some pasta water before draining the pasta. You will need a couple tablespoons of pasta water to add to the sauce.

Eggless carbonara: This spaghetti carbonara is made without egg for an easy, convenient take on the classic recipe. Made with heavy cream, parmesan, and bacon, this carbonara isn't quite traditional - but it's got all the creamy goodness and salty flavor of your favorite Italian dish! Don't knock it till you try it :)

Serving suggestion: We love enjoying this carbonara with some fresh Italian bread and dipping oils. It also goes great with a glass of white wine! Check out the serving sugggestions section in the post above for some more ideas.

Storing and reheating leftovers: Store leftover carbonara in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in a frying pan over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until warmed through, or microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 803kcal

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: bacon, cheese, date night, heavy cream, parmesan, spaghetti

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