Food Recipes Pasta Carbonara 4.1 (260) 2 Reviews By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 29, 2014 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Gemma Comas Hands On Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 4 serves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pound linguine or spaghetti 6 strips bacon, diced 4 egg yolks 1 cup grated Parmesan ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a paper towel and reserve the drippings. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Still whisking constantly, add 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Working quickly, add the drained pasta and Parmesan to the yolk mixture and toss to combine. Add the salt, pepper, parsley, and bacon. Serve immediately. (The heat of the pasta cooks the eggs, but not thoroughly. It may be advisable for young children, the elderly, and anyone with a compromised immune system to avoid eating this dish.) Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 607 Calories 16g Fat 87g Carbs 30mg Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 607 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 233mg 78% Sodium 683mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 87g 31% Protein 30g Calcium 276mg 21% Iron 5mg 27% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.