Skillet Carbonara Casserole

Spaghetti carbonara is an Italian classic, but it’s a tricky dish to get just right. Inspired by our success with skillet lasagna, we came up with a new skillet version that keeps the flavor but cuts out the stress. Here’s what we discovered:

Test Kitchen Discoveries

• Carbonara is a typically served with spaghetti, but we preferred penne pasta in this casserole-style recipe.
• Eggs can curdle if they’re cooked too long. Reducing the number of eggs and whisking in a little heavy cream took care of that problem.
• Evaporated milk works better than regular milk in this recipe, but can make the sauce a little thick. Adding a touch of water thins the sauce just enough.
• Sprinkle a mix of crumbled bacon, cheese, and bread crumbs over the top of the pasta. After a few minutes in the oven, it will be a crispy and crunchy topping.