# One Pan Ditalini Carbonara

This recipe is a super easy one-pan ditalini carbonara that is delicious and perfect when you are short on time.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1.5 cups ditalini
- 1 cup water
- to taste Salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp pecorino Romano
- Black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan

## Instructions

1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
2. Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon.
3. Beat the yolks with the pecorino and black pepper.
4. Pour 2 tablespoons of bacon grease into the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
5. Add the pasta to the skillet along with 1 cup of water.
6. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
7. Cover and cook for five minutes.
8. Uncover and add water as needed until the pasta is tender.
9. Season with salt.
10. When the pasta is tender, remove from heat.
11. Add the bacon to the pasta.
12. Stir to combine the pasta and bacon.
13. Add the egg mixture, stirring quickly until creamy.
14. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- slotted spoon

## Tips

- You may use guanciale instead of bacon for a more authentic version.
- Add water as needed until the pasta is tender.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-05-01

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