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Bacon and Brussel Sprout Carbonara
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Bacon Brussel Sprout Carbonara

Bacon and brussel sprouts are a great twist on a classic carbonara. This yolk only recipe is super rich.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: classics, pasta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 741kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 egg yolks
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 25 brussel sprouts shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Get some pasta water boiling with lots of salt.
  • Cook the bacon in a pan to crisp up. Meanwhile, drop the pasta and cook to al dente. Add the brussel sprouts in with the bacon and cook to lightly char on high heat.
  • Add the pasta directly from the pot into the bacon fat and brussel sprout mixture and stir to combine. Add about a half cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
  • Pour the pasta into a large bowl and immediately stir in the egg yolks. Toss well to combine and allow the yolks to form a rich sauce. Add the parm and mix. Add more pasta cooking liquid if needed. Serve with lots of black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 369mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1468IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg