Eggless Spaghetti Carbonara

Carbonara is certainly one of my favourite consolation meals pastas, however I’ve discovered that not everyone seems to be snug with how the eggs are cooked, and a few merely can’t eat eggs in any respect. It is a recipe I developed for these individuals. You continue to get that velvety Parmesan sauce that completely coats the pasta whereas not weighing it down. And the crispy bacon? Sure, please!

For extra carbonara recipes, attempt our Authentic Pasta Carbonara or our American Carbonara.

Why Our Recipe

• An eggless sauce that’s nonetheless creamy and tastes like conventional carbonara.
• Fast and straightforward to make because it’s prepared in solely quarter-hour! (plus the time to boil water)
• Makes use of reasonably priced and accessible components.

For some cause, I’ve a lot of buddies who’re a bit freaked out by the considered placing uncooked eggs into the pasta. Whereas the eggs positively get cooked by the warmth of the pasta in conventional carbonara, they nonetheless get a bit apprehensive. Then there are the family and friends with egg allergic reactions! I made a decision to give you an egg-free model of spaghetti carbonara so that everybody can take pleasure in this scrumptious meal at my desk.

Ingredient Notes

• Bacon: Simply your customary, thin-sliced bacon will do. If you wish to beef it up, you should utilize thick-cut bacon.
• Spaghetti: Simply use from the field. Prepare dinner to al dente, tender however agency, in keeping with the bundle instructions.
• Butter: Mixed with heavy cream to make the sunshine, eggless sauce.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers one of the best taste, however jarred minced garlic works too. Jarred simply has a much less candy, barely extra bitter taste.
• Heavy Cream: Substitute with half and half for a lighter possibility, although it gained’t be as creamy.
• Parmesan: Freshly grated Parmesan all the time melts one of the best.

Pasta Choices

Spaghetti is the standard alternative for pasta in a carbonara, nevertheless, you don’t have to really feel tied to that. You may use nearly any lengthy, skinny pasta form. Different favorites are linguine, fettuccine, and bucatini.

Sneak in a Veggie

This recipe is scrumptious by itself, however you might simply add in some steamed broccoli, asparagus, or spinach so as to add some inexperienced. Simply toss them in with the pasta. It is a nice use of leftover or microwaved veggies!