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Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Ham Recipe

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Ham Recipe – fast and easy pasta dinner for busy weeknights. Spaghetti noodles are tossed with crispy bacon, ham and creamy Parmesan sauce.

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Easy pasta dinner is my go-to on busy days. My Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Spinach Dip Chicken Pasta or Fettuccine Alfredo are always a hit. One of the easiest pasta dishes is hands down Spaghetti alla Carbonara.

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

It’s quick, easy and absolutely delicious! Cooked spaghetti noodles are tossed with crispy bacon (or ) and ham. Then a simple mixture of eggs and grated Parmesan cheese is vigorously whisked into the still hot pasta to create a creamy sauce. This pasta dish is rich and flavorful! This Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a must to have in your recipe box. It’s perfect for busy family weeknights as well as date nights at home or dinners with friends. Serve with simple salad and breadsticks for a satisfying meal.

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Instant Pot Pasta Carbonara Recipe

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Instant Pot Pasta Carbonara Recipe – the easiest pasta dish you can make in your pressure cooker! Spaghetti noodles tossed with bacon, grease and egg and Parmesan mixture to make the sauce, make this pasta dish a huge favorite!

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I took the concept of one-pot pasta and made one of my Hubby’s favorite pasta dishes, Pasta Carbonara, in my Instant Pot pressure cooker. It’s unbelievably easy to make and you will have only the IP insert to clean. Win-win!

INSTANT POT PASTA CARBONARA

This Instant Pot Pasta Carbonara is one of the easiest meals you can make in your Instant Pot. It’s creamy, flavorful and satisfying. Toss cooked spaghetti noodles in crispy bacon, add the mixture of Parmesan cheese and egg and stir until creamy. Garnish with chopped parsley and devour!

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Instant Pot Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Instant Pot Bacon Brussels Sprouts Recipe – quick and easy side dish recipe with Brussels sprouts that are steamed and then sauteed with garlic, onion and crispy bacon. All in your Instant Pot!

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If you thought that Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the best and only way to enjoy this vegetable, let me show you how to turn them into flavor-packed super quick side dish with bacon and sauteed onion and garlic, cooked right in your Instant Pot. It’s the fastest way to make Brussels sprouts.

These Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon are tender and delicious with bacon. After steaming in the Instant Pot for just 3 minutes, the sprouts are tender and melt in your mouth yet they are not mushy. The quick saute with bacon, onions and garlic adds a ton of flavor. It’s a great quick side dish to be served for holiday dinners, weekend dinners or as a meal prep for the week.

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