Tomato Bacon Spaghetti Carbonara Recipes

TOMATO BACON CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
• While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crisp. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain; reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Chop or crumble bacon.
• Add tomatoes to skillet, and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 3-4 minutes. Add shallots and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring often, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the reserved cooking water and bring to boil. Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta. Quickly stir in beaten egg yolks until everything is thoroughly combined. Return skillet to medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in bacon, and Parmesan cheese and cook until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in chives and parsley, adding remaining 1/2 cup cooking water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.

TOMATO BACON SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water and drain rest of pasta.
• In a large skillet, cook bacon until brown and slightly crispy; about 6-8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, shallot and cook until tomatoes burst; another 5 minutes.
• Pour off 1/2 of the grease and dripping from the pan. Return pan to stove.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper then slowly add the reserved pasta water, whisking constantly as to not scramble the eggs, until smooth.
• Reduce heat under skillet to medium-low and add pasta. Toss well to combine then slowly pour in the egg mixture, tossing constantly to not scramble the eggs, to make a creamy sauce.
• Season again with salt and pepper while adding small amount of pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed. Stir in the basil.
• Serve immediately topped with extra parmesan cheese and fresh torn basil.

BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI CARBONARA RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In large frypan cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp drippings. Set bacon aside. Combine drippings and butter, set aside. In large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain, return to saucepan. Add butter mixture, eggs, cheese and parsley tossing to combine. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is creamy and slightly thickened. Stir in tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese.

BACON & TOMATO SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Steps:

• In large frypan cook bacon until crisp.
• Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp (30 mL) drippings.
• Set bacon aside.
• Combine drippings and butter; set aside.
• In large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture, eggs, cheese and parsley tossing to combine.
• Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is creamy and slightly thickened.
• Stir in tomatoes and bacon.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.

PASTA TOMATO CARBONARA

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings.
• Drain off part of the drippings, leaving enough to saute the garlic and onion.
• Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Stir the onion and garlic into the bacon drippings. Cook until onion is tender but not brown.
• Add tomatoes with liquid, basil, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. (A splash of red wine added here certainly does no harm!).
• Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Add tomato mixture and reserved crumbled bacon to pasta; toss lightly and enjoy!