Spaghetti Carbonara
Rating: ⭐ 3.5 (6 votes)A classic Italian pasta made with silky eggs, rich cheese, crispy pancetta, and freshly cracked black pepper, tossed together to create a creamy, velvety sauce without a drop of cream. Each bite is savory, comforting, and perfectly balanced, making it an elegant yet effortless dish for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 7 oz Spaghetti
- 3.5 oz bacon
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 3/4 oz parmesan
- 1 Pinch Salt & pepper
Directions
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
3. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.
4. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low.
5. Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.