Spaghetti Carbonara
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(210)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
This dish comes together in 15 minutes or less with just 5 ingredients:
spaghetti, bacon, garlic, Parmesan, and eggs.
Be sure to work quickly with the egg mixture to avoid scrambled eggs.
