Basic Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara

Basic bacon and brussels sprouts pasta carbonara is a take on the classic creamy pasta. It's still got all the flavor but just more ingredients to love!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings -3 servings

Calories 927kcal

Author Julie Wampler

Ingredients

9 ounces mafaldine pasta, or similar
8 slices bacon, cooked extra crispy
1 cup thinly sliced brussels sprouts
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup parmesan
2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add pasta to the water and cook according to the instructions on the package. Drain when finished.
Meanwhile, cook your bacon in a large skillet. Once bacon is done cooking, place on a large plate lined with paper towels to drain then chop into tiny pieces. Reserve half the bacon fat in the skillet.
Sauté brussels sprouts and garlic in the bacon fat over medium-high heat until softened and fragrant.
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to incorporate. Add parmesan then add the eggs and egg yolk to the pasta. Remove from heat and toss everything together to cook the eggs and melt the cheese. Sprinkle with the bacon pieces and toss again.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Basic Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara

Amount Per Serving (0.5 of recipe)

Calories 927 Calories from Fat 369

% Daily Value*

Fat 41g63%

Carbohydrates 90g30%

Fiber 8g32%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 58g116%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

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