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Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic pasta dish combining al dente spaghetti with a creamy sauce made from eggs, Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon. The quick tossing of hot pasta with the egg mixture creates a rich coating without scrambling the eggs, delivering a silky texture with savory bacon and garlic notes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Course:
Main Course
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.
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