Ensure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go before you start cooking, as the dish comes together quickly. Don't overcook the tomatoes; they should retain their shape and burst with flavor when bitten into. Use high-quality Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have whole wheat elbow macaroni, you can use regular elbow macaroni or another short pasta shape.
BLT Pasta Carbonara
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS33
A delightful twist on classic carbonara, this dish incorporates the fresh flavors of summer with juicy tomatoes and vibrant spinach, perfectly complementing crispy bacon and creamy Parmesan.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate54 g
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Cholesterol141 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium601 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and the fat is rendered, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in a small bowl, keeping the skillet unwashed.
02
StepBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
03
StepIn a mixing bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, egg yolk, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
04
StepCook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta into a colander set over a large, heatproof bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, discarding the rest, and keep the heated bowl in place.
05
StepReturn 1 teaspoon of the reserved bacon fat to the large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through but still intact, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
06
StepAdd the cooked bacon, tomato mixture, and pasta to the heated bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water into the egg and cheese mixture. Pour this over the pasta mixture in the bowl and toss for 3 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with additional reserved cooking water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
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Calista Rutherford
May 24, 2025This recipe is amazing! The BLT combination works so well in a carbonara.
Brennon Bednar
Apr 27, 2025I added a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for some extra acidity.
Hayden Armstrong
Apr 10, 2025The reserved pasta water is the secret ingredient! Don't skip it!
Lawrence Hammes
Apr 6, 2025I used pancetta instead of bacon and it was delicious!
Lola Torp
Mar 29, 2025Be careful not to overcook the eggs, or you'll end up with scrambled eggs in your pasta!
Dejon Brown
Feb 24, 2025I loved the addition of spinach and tomatoes. It made the dish so much brighter.
Kenya Kuhn
Feb 21, 2025The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
Tara Roberts
Feb 15, 2025My family devoured this! I will definitely be making it again.