Romantic Pasta Carbonara Beef (Printable)

Creamy pasta with tender beef bacon and silky egg sauce, perfect for an elegant dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz dried spaghetti or linguine

→ Sauce

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1.8 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 oz freshly grated Pecorino Romano (optional, or use more Parmesan)
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp sea salt

→ Beef Bacon

07 - 3.5 oz beef bacon, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
08 - 1 tsp olive oil

→ To Serve

09 - Extra Parmesan, for garnish
10 - Freshly ground black pepper
11 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef bacon strips and cook until crisp and golden, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, Pecorino (if using), black pepper, and salt until well combined.
04 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with the beef bacon (heat off). Quickly pour in the egg-cheese mixture, tossing vigorously to coat the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce is creamy and silky.
05 - Divide immediately between two warmed plates. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan, more black pepper, and parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The silky egg sauce creates restaurant quality luxury in just 30 minutes without any cream
  • Beef bacon adds a subtle smoky depth that pairs beautifully with the salty cheeses
02 -
  • Remove the skillet from heat completely before adding eggs or you will end up with scrambled eggs instead of silky sauce
  • Work quickly once the pasta hits the skillet, the residual heat is what transforms the egg mixture into sauce
03 -
  • Grate your cheese on the finest holes of your box grater, larger shreds take longer to melt and can create graininess
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the sauce without leaving white streaks

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