Pasta Carbonara
activeTraditional spaghetti carbonara with eggs, pecorino, and bacon
HeartySaute
4 portions25 min labor
Instructions
1. Cook spaghetti in generously salted boiling water until al dente.
2. Cut bacon into lardons, render in a pan until crisp.
3. Whisk together eggs, parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
4. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
5. Working quickly off heat, add pasta to bacon pan.
6. Pour egg mixture over pasta, toss vigorously.
7. Add pasta water a splash at a time to create a creamy sauce.
8. Serve immediately with extra parmesan and black pepper.
Cost Summary
Batch (4 portions)
Food Cost
$8.27
Labor Cost
$10.42
Total Cost
$18.69
Per Item
Food Cost
$2.07
Total Cost
$4.67
Menu Price
$22.00
Profit
$17.33
Margin
78.8%
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit | Line Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 0.50 | lb | $3.00 |
| Black Pepper | 0.50 | oz | $0.31 |
| Dried Spaghetti | 1 | lb | $1.50 |
| Eggs | 4 | ea | $1.16 |
| Kosher Salt | 0.50 | oz | $0.05 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 4 | oz | $2.25 |
Cook History
- Cooked on Feb 25, 2026 (menu: Feb 25, 2026)
Ratings
4.0 / 5(1)- ★★★★☆Silky sauce, good baconMar 2, 2026