This comforting pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal. Crispy bacon bits provide a savory crunch, while beaten eggs create a velvety sauce when combined with white wine and butter. The result is a rich, creamy coating that clings perfectly to the spaghetti. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. The combination of salty pork and bright wine acidity balances the richness of the butter and eggs. Serve immediately for the best texture, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Spaghetti W/Bacon & Egg
Description
This comforting pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious meal. Crispy bacon bits provide a savory crunch, while beaten eggs create a velvety sauce when combined with white wine and butter. The result is a rich, creamy coating that clings perfectly to the spaghetti. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. The combination of salty pork and bright wine acidity balances the richness of the butter and eggs. Serve immediately for the best texture, garnished with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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While pasta cooks, chop bacon into small pieces. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly crisp and rendered. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.
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Reduce heat to low. Add butter to the skillet with the bacon fat. Let butter melt and combine with the fat.
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Pour white wine into the skillet. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off the alcohol.
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Remove the skillet from heat. Slowly whisk the beaten eggs into the wine and butter mixture, stirring constantly to create a creamy, scrambled texture without curdling.
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Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet. Toss vigorously with the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Stir in the crispy bacon and grated Italian cheese. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 824.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 65.9g102%
- Saturated Fat 27.4g137%
- Cholesterol 100.6mg34%
- Sodium 1951.6mg82%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.2g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 42.3g85%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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