Spaghetti Carbonara
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Spaghetti Carbonara
Description
This recipe involves cooking spaghetti in salted boiling water until just tender. The sauce is prepared by whisking together eggs and fresh Parmesan cheese. Crisp diced bacon is cooked until brown and crispy in a hot skillet, then minced garlic is sautéed briefly to release aroma.
With the pan on low heat, the hot spaghetti is immediately mixed with the egg and cheese mixture and the bacon, tossing gently to coat each strand. Adding reserved pasta water in small amounts helps loosen the sauce to a creamy, smooth consistency without curdling the eggs. The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper according to taste.
The finished carbonara is garnished with fresh chopped parsley for a touch of green color and fresh herb flavor. This simple preparation focuses on balancing creamy texture, salty bacon crispness, and a subtle garlic punch, making it a satisfying and quick pasta meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 4 lices Bacon diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
- Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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