Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Paesanos

Time30m

Serves4

Bacon, cracked pepper, garlic, cream, parmesan

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt and spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2
Cook Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove excess grease if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
3
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
4
Add Cream
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
6
Finish with Cheese and Seasoning
Remove the pan from heat and stir in grated parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and salt. Toss until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.