Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, bacon, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon strips. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
3
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the bacon. Remove from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
5
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
6
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.