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pasta carbonara cheesecake factory with peas and bacon

Pasta Carbonara Cheesecake Factory

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 686.74 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • dash of salt for cooking the pasta

FOR THE GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE:

  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup smoked bacon chopped or sliced
  • 3 eggs large
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 12 oz evaporated milk

FOR SERVING:

  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • parsley freshly chopped

Instructions
 

  • STEP 1 - COOK THE PEAS & PASTA
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions adding the peas for the last 5 minutes to soften them a bit.
  • Take the pasta out a little bit sooner than it says on the package since will continue to cook them with the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • STEP 2 - PREPARE THE SAUCE
  • Prepare the egg mixture whisking together the eggs, parmesan, flour, salt and pepper.
  • Fry the bacon in a pan using 1/4 of the butter amount and set aside.
  • Add the butter and garlic in a pan (you can use the same pan used for the bacon)
  • Sauté for a few minutes to melt the butter and then lower the heat.
  • Stir in the evaporated milk
  • Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the pan. 
  • Simmer on low heat until the sauce thickens.
  • STEP 3 - SERVE
  • Toss together the pasta, peas and cooked bacon in a large bowl. 
  • Then pour the egg mixture over the pasta and with the remaining pasta water.  Toss together.
  • Serve topped with the Italian parsley and grated parmesan.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword bacon, carbonara, evaporated milk, garlic, parmesan, peas