Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by The Bistro

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti pasta with creamy sauce, bacon, and cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the spaghetti and set aside.

4
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook until it's crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
5
Mix the Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

6
Combine Pasta and Bacon
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon fat, and toss to combine.
7
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat, and quickly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, tossing vigorously to combine. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired creaminess.

8
Plate the Carbonara
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.