Gluten-Free Pasta Carbonara
Description
A classic Italian comfort dish made gluten-free. Tender pasta is tossed with crispy bacon, Parmesan cheese, and a silky egg-based sauce for a rich, creamy meal without cream.
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- * 8 ounces gluten-free spaghetti or linguine
- * 4 slices bacon diced
- * 2 large eggs
- * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- * 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- * 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- * 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- * Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- While the pasta cooks, place the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking, if using.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the skillet with the bacon. Toss to coat in the rendered bacon fat.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Slowly pour in the egg and cheese mixture while continuously tossing the pasta.
- Add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce becomes smooth, glossy, and coats the pasta.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and extra black pepper before serving.
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Notes
Notes
* Remove the pan from direct heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
* Gluten-free pasta can become soft quickly, so cook just to al dente.
* Pancetta may be substituted for bacon for a more traditional flavor.
* For added vegetables, stir in peas or spinach before serving.
* Gluten-free pasta can become soft quickly, so cook just to al dente.
* Pancetta may be substituted for bacon for a more traditional flavor.
* For added vegetables, stir in peas or spinach before serving.