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Classic Fettuccine Carbonara

Written by Chrisy | 08/24/15

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A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce.

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Classic Fettuccine Carbonara! A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce. | HomemadeHooplah.com

About Classic Fettuccine Carbonara

Did you know that Homemade Hooplah’s one year anniversary is only 8 days away? I was shocked! Most days it feels like my mind is still sunbathing somewhere back in July, so I had to do a double-take when I glanced at the calendar and saw we’re inches away from September.

I know I’ve been clamoring for fall to get here already, but jeez.

Just where did the past few months go?!

So with this little blog becoming a one-year-old on a fast-approaching September 1st, I have a confession: I haven’t planned single thing for the grand occasion… yet. And I say “yet” because I still fully intend to – I just didn’t realize how little time I had left to plan it.

But why am I telling you all this? Well, for one, so you know in advance to expect something cool on September 1st (so be sure to come back around and check!) And for two, I need time to plan said cool thing, so I’m just going to just drop the mic – er, I mean the recipe – and leave you to it.

Because I mean, really.

We’re talking pasta and bacon here.

You’re either in or you’re out at this point.

Classic Fettuccine Carbonara! A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce. | HomemadeHooplah.com

* drops the mic all dramatic-like, raises arms, and walks out *

…

Okay, I lied. I can’t leave you without fangirling about this recipe just a little bit:

I’ve tried numerous carbonara recipes over the years, and this is the closest I’ve found (by far) to making restaurant quality at home. For me, I guess I just prefer an olive oil and wine based sauce over one with cream, just because it seems to accent the egg and bacon flavors so much more than the alternative.

This recipe is also just as easy to cook as the cream versions, making it a no-fuss (and gourmet!) weeknight dinner option.

And if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you already know about my current necessity for quick meals, let alone the new blogiversary plans I need to make now. Quite frankly, this recipe was like a dream come true for the “workaholic” I’ve become.

The best part?

I still have leftovers to get me through today. Score!

Classic Fettuccine Carbonara! A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce. | HomemadeHooplah.comClassic Fettuccine Carbonara! A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce. | HomemadeHooplah.com

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Classic Fettuccine Carbonara! A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce. | HomemadeHooplah.com

Classic Fettuccine Carbonara

A gourmet weeknight dinner option that comes together in 25 minutes and is (almost!) one pan: classic fettuccine carbonara in a white wine sauce.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Calories: 787 kcal
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fettuccine
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup bacon chopped into 1/2 or 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine such as Toad Hollow
  • 3 egg yolk large and room temperature.
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh and chopped
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Instructions

  1. Place eggs in a bowl of warm water to bring them to room temperature. Set aside while completing the next few steps.

  2. In a large, deep saucepan, cook fettuccine in salted water per package directions, typically 10-12 minutes. Drain pasta, but reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water.

  3. While pasta cooks, warm extra virgin olive oil a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour in white wine and stir ingredients. Keeping heat on medium, allow sauce to simmer until the palest parts of the bacon turn rosey pink, typically 5-8 minutes.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Very slowly and with a narrow stream, pour the still hot pasta water in with the egg yolks, whisking constantly. The goal is to combine the water and egg without the egg cooking and scrambling.

  5. Add drained pasta to the skillet with the oil, garlic, and bacon. Toss pasta to coat.
  6. Pour egg mixture over pasta, being sure to toss pasta (again to make sure egg does not scramble or over cook).
  7. Remove pan from eat and add in parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese has melted.
  8. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Rachel Ray.

Nutrition

787kcal | Fat: 35g | Saturated fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 355mg | Carbohydrates: 83g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Protein: 28g | Vitamin A: 13.8% | Vitamin C: 2.3% | Calcium: 35.9% | Iron: 17%
I do my best to provide nutrition information, but please keep in mind that I'm not a certified nutritionist. Any nutritional information discussed or disclosed in this post should only be seen as my best amateur estimates of the correct values.

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Comments

  1. Lizzy Hill
    08/24/15
    Reply

    OMG! I cannot wait to try this recipe out!! I love a good carbonara

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Me too Lizzy! Thanks!

  2. Sabrina
    08/24/15
    Reply

    This recipe is totally my happy place! I LOVE carbonara pasta! It looks so delicious I have to try it!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thanks Sabrina!

  3. Cynthia @craftoflaughter
    08/24/15
    Reply

    Oh my! One of my favorite dishes, I will certainly try this recipe! Pinning!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thanks Cynthia! If you try it I hope you like it!

  4. Barb | Creative Culinary
    08/24/15
    Reply

    Carbonara is a favorite of mine but then anything with bacon gets my vote!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Right? Pasta and bacon, what could be better? Thanks Barb!

  5. jenna @ butter loves company
    08/24/15
    Reply

    Love a good carbonara! Your photos look amazing and are making me hungry for dinner even though it is only 9am! Haha! 🙂

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thank you Jenna!

  6. Katy
    08/24/15
    Reply

    I’ll have to try this.
    I love wine sauces and I love to change things around.

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thanks Katy! I hope you like it!

  7. Florian @ContentednessCooking
    08/24/15
    Reply

    Perfect classic dish and beautiful pics as always! Well done, Chrisy!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thank you Florian!

  8. Katie
    08/24/15
    Reply

    This looks amazing! I love carbonara, saving this recipe!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thanks Katie!

  9. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
    08/24/15
    Reply

    Carbonara is my husband’s absolute favorite pasta dish. And why not? I mean, BACON! This looks fantastic. I need to get this on our dinner table soon!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Totally, it’s all about the BACON! Thanks Dee Dee, I hope everyone likes it 😀

  10. Clare Speer
    08/24/15
    Reply

    I love love love pasta and your recipe seems pretty simple!

    • Chrisy
      08/25/15
      Reply

      Thanks Clare 😀

  11. Claire
    08/25/15
    Reply

    This looks SO yummy! I need to get my husband to make it for me…

  12. Alyssa
    08/29/15
    Reply

    One of my absolute favourite pasta dishes and yours looks divine! I will have to go it a go!
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