Carbonara is one in every of my favourite consolation meals pastas, however I’ve discovered that not everyone seems to be comfy 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, strive 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 inexpensive and accessible components.

For some cause, I’ve a number of associates who’re a little 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 little bit anxious. Then there are the family and friends with egg allergic reactions! I made a decision to provide you with an egg-free model of spaghetti carbonara so that everybody can get pleasure from this scrumptious meal at my desk.
Ingredient Notes

- Bacon: Simply your commonplace, thin-sliced bacon will do. If you wish to beef it up, you should utilize thick-cut bacon.
- Spaghetti: Simply use from the field. Cook dinner to al dente, tender however agency, in accordance with the bundle instructions.
- Butter: Mixed with heavy cream to make the sunshine, eggless sauce.
- Garlic: Freshly minced garlic offers the most effective 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 the most effective.
Pasta Choices
Spaghetti is the standard alternative for pasta in a carbonara, nonetheless, you don’t have to really feel tied to that. You can 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 possibly can 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!
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers in an hermetic container for as much as 4 days.
Reheat in a saucepan on medium-low warmth. Add a little bit of water or milk and stir sometimes to maintain the sauce from drying out.
Microwave parts on excessive in 30-second increments, till warmed via.
Simpler pasta recipes…
Trending Merchandise
Kitchen Mats, 2PCS Kitchen Rugs, Cushion...
VASAGLE Ladder Shelf, 4-Tier Bookshelf, ...
Metallic Rustic Kitchen Decor Indicators...
OVENTE Electric Sandwich Maker with Non-...
Sorbus Floating Cabinets for Wall, Toile...
