Skillet Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale Recipe

Updated September 12, 2020

Note: Season cautiously as both the bacon and cheese will have a substantial amount of salt, but make sure to go heavy on the fresh cracked pepper! Having a little liquid left in the pan when you add the mixture isn't a bad thing as it can help loosen up the sauce. If you do find that the sauce is a little thick, you can add a little bit of hot water or broth to fix it.

One-Pot Wonders: Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale

Recipe Details

Skillet Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale Recipe

Active 30 mins

Total 30 mins

Serves 4 to 5 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces bacon, pancetta, or guanciale, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
3 cups chopped curly kale, stems discarded, leaves cut into 2-inch ribbons
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound spaghetti
4 large eggs
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for finishing

Directions

Heat bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered and begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the shallot and cook until fragrant and lightly softened, about 1 minute. Add the kale and cook, stirring, until the kale cooks down and begins to crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer kale, bacon, and shallots to a bowl and set aside.
In the same pot, add the broth and pasta, adjust the heat to maintain a vigorous boil, and cook according to the package directions until al dente, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks. While the pasta is almost done cooking, add the raw eggs, cheese and black pepper to the kale and bacon mixture. When the pasta is finished, remove from the heat, add the kale mixture to the pan, and vigorously stir with a wooden spoon until thickened and creamy. Season strongly with black pepper and serve immediately with more cheese and black pepper on the side.

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One-Pot Wonders: Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Kale

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
706	Calories
29g	Fat
78g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 5
Amount per serving
Calories	706
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 10g	52%
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 798mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 78g	28%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 34mg	168%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 647mg	14%
*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.