There is joy in the simple things – a strong black coffee, the perfect over easy egg, and a lovingly made carbonara. This tried and trusted dish is a staple at many Italian restaurants, both high end and casual dining, and perhaps because it is such a quick and easy dinner, it’s also a popular meal in many a home.
Often described as having a “humble” ingredients list, you can turn this dish up to a 10 by upgrading your bacon and pasta. Fresh is best when it comes to linguine, fettuccine or your pasta of choice, and RP’s Pasta has a stellar range that is ready in minutes. This recipe was elevated by the addition of Smoking Goose’s exceptional Applewood Smoked Bacon, a must for any bacon-lover! Ready in a matter of minutes, this is sure to become a family favorite in no time.
| Prep | Cook | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Minutes | 15 Minutes | 2 Servings |
Ingredients
3 slices of Smoking Goose Applewood Smoked Bacon
2 large eggs
½ cup grated parmesan
1 pack of RP’s Pasta (linguine)
1 tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt
Fresh basil or green onions to garnish
Recipe Credit
Phoebe Male is a food and travel blogger based in Southwest Ohio. She moved to the US from England in 2015 and is on a mission to get the best out of the Midwest. Her love of food and travel is made clear through innovative and inviting still life photography, paired with a delightfully captivating style of writing. For more recipes and reviews, follow her on Instagram at @yeahthisisphoebe.
Instructions
- Chop the bacon slices into 1 inch pieces and fry on a medium-high heat until browned and crispy, set aside.
- Whisk the eggs together with grated parmesan and black pepper – add more pepper if you’d like!
- Cook the pasta as per the instructions (2 minutes on a rolling boil), drain but retain ½ cup of the pasta water.
- Pour in the reserved pasta water and egg/parmesan mix with the pasta, then fold together until a glossy coat covers the pasta.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon, grated parmesan, basil and/or green onions and serve.
Recipe Credit
Phoebe Male is a food and travel blogger based in Southwest Ohio. She moved to the US from England in 2015 and is on a mission to get the best out of the Midwest. Her love of food and travel is made clear through innovative and inviting still life photography, paired with a delightfully captivating style of writing. For more recipes and reviews, follow her on Instagram at @yeahthisisphoebe.