Dinner for 4
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti combines with bacon, cheese, and eggs in a warm skillet sauce finished with greens and parsley.
Typical price
$6.84for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.84 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.75Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.84 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 oz dried delallo spaghetti
- 6 slices center cut bacon
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups baby arugula or frisée lettuce
- 3 tbsp italian parsley
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 3 tbsp grated pecorino romano
- 4 extra large eggs
- 4 cups cold water
- 6 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Steps
- Boil the water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the spaghetti until tender.
- Cook the bacon in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then keep the drippings.
- Whisk the eggs, Parmigiano, Pecorino, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the broth to the bacon skillet and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving a little cooking water, and add it to the skillet.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the egg mixture and arugula, and cook gently until the sauce reaches 160 F.
Swaps
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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