Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with creamy sauce, bacon, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Bacon
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 5
Whisk Eggs
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Adjust Consistency
Add a little reserved pasta water to the egg mixture to help create a creamy sauce.
Cooking Bacon
Combining Ingredients
- 9
- 10
Season
Taste and season with salt and additional black pepper as needed.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.