Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Hideout 125

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti with creamy sauce, bacon, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. This will be used to help create the sauce.
3
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside, but do not rinse it.

4
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
5
Whisk the Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

6
Combine Pasta and Bacon
Return the skillet with the bacon fat to low heat. Add the drained spaghetti and cooked bacon to the skillet, tossing to combine well.
7
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.

8
Plate the Dish
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and additional grated Parmesan and black pepper on top.