Instant pot spaghetti carbonara
An easy pasta carbonara recipe that is delicious, and best of all, quick to make in the Instant pot.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb of spaghetti pasta (500 g)
- 3 eggs
- 1 onion
- 1/2 pound of cubed bacon or pancetta (250 g)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- pinch of garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 5 cups of water
- 1 cup of crême fraiche or heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the bacon into small vertical cubes that make for easy cooking.
- Chop the onion into slices or small cubes.
- In the Instant pot, use the sauté function to sauté the bacon and the onions for 2 minutes.
- Place the uncooked spaghetti into the Instant pot along with the bacon and onions, and add water until the pasta is covered.
- Add the garlic powder, salt and pepper to Instant pot.
- Close the Instant pot and cook at Manual high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Beat the eggs together in a bowl.
- After the Instant Pot timer ends, quick release the steam.
- Open the instant pot and add the eggs and parmesan (and optional cream) into the mix.
- Sauté the pasta carbonara for 2 minutes to let the egg cook completely into the spaghetti.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
If the pasta is too watery after cooking, let it rest for 10-15 minutes for the water to reduce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 17gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 653mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.