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Quick and Easy Creamy Carbonara (No Egg)

BY :Bebs | Published: 08/13/ 2018 | Updated:07/26/ 2019 | 23 Comments

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Get this eggless yet deliciously rich and creamy, easy Carbonara recipe that is done in no time at all! Perfect for a quick dinner for people on the go!

Creamy Eggless Easy Carbonara

I've learned to cook this easy Carbonara recipe after I finished college and moved away from home to work in the big city (Manila).

Living away from home for the first time (yes, we, in the Philippines, stay with our parents as long as we can ?) taught me a lot of things and made me realize that I really like to cook.

Pasta Carbonara

But I usually did not have the time nor the energy left after working the whole day to do some serious cooking, so I leaned on the quick and easy recipes to save me from eating out or having to survive on fast foods.

After all these years, it is still one of my favorite pasta dishes to prepare. It is very easy and requires really the most basic ingredients. The most important is the bacon which gives the sauce it savory-rich flavor.

Ingredients for Carbonara

How to make CarbonaraI would suggest investing a bit more on bacon if you want to make a really good Carbonara. Once you find the brand that works for you, stick to it.

What I do usually is to look for bacon that has equal lean parts and fatty parts. If you are not able to one, then get two of each and mix.

Why is this important? You need the oil from frying the bacon for flavoring so a good part of fats is needed.

However, too many fats and the bacon shrinks to almost nothing once fried leaving too less meat for the pasta itself.

My sisters who now have husbands and even friends and former colleagues have asked me for this recipe, so I guess it is worth sharing.

  • What is in Carbonara Sauce?
  • Which cheese is best for Carbonara?
  • What pasta to use for Carbonara?
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  • Quick and Easy Carbonara

What is in Carbonara Sauce?

Easy Carbonara RecipeCarbonara is an Italian pasta dish that is originally comprised of Pancetta or Guanciale ( kinds of Italian bacon), egg yolks, hard cheese, plenty of freshly ground black pepper and of course the pasta.

This recipe, however, does not use egg yolks but rather cream and milk as a substitute to make it creamy.Β  I also use ordinary bacon or smoked bacon on some occasion.

Which cheese is best for Carbonara?

Pasta CarbonaraPecorino Romano is the cheese that is normally used for traditional Carbonara. It is a hard, salty Italian cheese, made out of sheep's milk.

Parmesan cheese is also a popular choice and what I usually use since it is more easily accessible.

What pasta to use for Carbonara?

Spaghetti is the usual pasta of choice for Carbonara butΒ fettuccine, linguine or even penne pasta can also be used.

Easy Carbonara Recipe

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Easy Creamy No-Egg Carbonara
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Quick and Easy Carbonara

4.95 from 18 votes
Here is another quick and easy recipe for people who are always on the go. Try this Easy Carbonara that is creamy and cheesy with bacon bits.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course :Main Course, Side Dish
Servings =6 servings
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Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz uncooked pasta - spaghetti, fettuccini or linguine
  • 8.45 fluid ounces all-purpose cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 8.45 fluid ounces milk (fresh or evaporated)
  • Β½ pound bacon - cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 can champignon mushrooms - sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 2 teaspoon salt - adjust as needed
  • Β½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ΒΌ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Brown bacon in cooking oil and then set aside both the bacon and oil.
  • In a deep pan, sautΓ© garlic and onion in butter until tender. Add the mushrooms and cook until a bit brown. Add milk and cream and let cook until thick stirring constantly. Add bacon with the oil. Add parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Pour into cooked noodles of your choice and mix. You may add more parmesan cheese on top and freshly grated pepper before serving.

Notes

When seasoning the sauce with salt, take into consideration the pasta that will be added later on. When you think it has the already the desired saltiness, just add a bit more salt (ΒΌ - Β½ teaspoon) to the sauce to avoid bland tasting carbonara.Β 

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 845IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Elena says

    July 22, 2024 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    βœ¨πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸŒΏβœ¨πŸ’«πŸŒ βœ¨πŸ€©

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  2. Jay says

    January 08, 2022 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    Hi,
    What if gonna cook for 500grams of pasta, what will be the amount of cream and milk for that?
    Can i use angel pasta?
    Thanks,
    Jay

    Reply
  3. Angel-Love Patrick says

    November 03, 2021 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    Love this use all the time!!!

    Reply
  4. Fio says

    October 12, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    Its a delicious sauce. In South America is called "salsa carusso"

    Reply
    • Ma theresa Manuel says

      April 12, 2022 at 6:43 am

      5 stars
      Masarap simple at kayang kayang ang ingredients. Naka save ka kesa bibili pa.

      Reply
  5. Clarii says

    July 22, 2021 at 11:40 am

    4 stars
    I've been following your vlog since I've tried your Hamonado recipe😊 Thank you for sharing this recipe! I've followed this recipe last night after work. It's really one of the easy-peasy recipes yet delicioso!πŸ’• Perfect for someone who's busybee like me!

    Reply
  6. Khristine says

    July 13, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    Hi Bebs! I love your recipes. I was wondering if I could make the sauce and then freeze it? I live alone so I don't think I would be able to finish everything and it's easier for me to just reheat the sauce rather than cooking it again. If I don't find a table cream here, would it taste the same with heavy whipping cream? Thanks!

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    • Bebs says

      July 14, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Khristine, whipping cream is what I used to use while we were in Germany, so it's all good. And yes, you can divide the sauce into portions and freeze, then reheat when you need it.

      Reply
  7. Dora says

    June 10, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent RecipeπŸ‘it's easy to follow & best of all it's delicious. A delightful pasta meal for the whole family. I substitute the pancetta bacon with turkey bacon. Works well too. Thanks for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 11, 2021 at 10:59 am

      oooohhh...I would love pancetta bacon too. Thanks for your lovely comment, Dora!

      Reply
  8. Analiza says

    March 31, 2021 at 4:34 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe. It was quick and so tasty!

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    • Bebs says

      May 21, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      You are so welcome, Analiza.

      Reply
  9. Lily says

    December 21, 2020 at 10:45 am

    College student here! Came home from a long day of work(holiday break) and ended up having everything in my kitchen that I needed so I tried it out. Was delicious and makes enough for leftovers. Will definitely be making this again!

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    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm

      Glad you like it, Lily.

      Reply
  10. C.Melas says

    October 15, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing big on taste and perfect outcome, a crowd pleaser 5 out 5 πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘, thank you.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      Happy to know you like it...

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    August 29, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    5 stars
    Came across your website as I was looking for a carbonara recipe. Been over 2 decades & my son has been asking me to re-create my old recipe which I no longer recall. This is as close as what I used to make back in the Philippines. I am no longer a fan of meat but I can do the turkey bacon in this recipe for the sake of it. I’m sure this recipe is awesome so I saved it. Will definitely try next weekend. Appreciate you sharing. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 15, 2020 at 2:08 am

      Hope you and your son liked it, Mary.

      Reply
  12. Jennifer says

    August 22, 2020 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! Looking for a recipe with what I had on hand, and this was great.

    Reply
  13. Trudi Williams says

    July 01, 2019 at 12:20 am

    Simple easy family recipes needed

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 01, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Indeed Trudi. For people who like to have home-cook meals but does not have enough time...

      Reply
  14. Aurora says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:45 am

    I really appreciate you posting pics of this! I'm not a big fan of videos as I like to skim. lol I'm also a student, so I'm trying to cook fast and easy meals to save money. πŸ˜€

    Reply
  15. 2pots2cook says

    August 15, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    You have upgraded one of our favourites ! Thank you so much !

    Reply

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