Spaghetti Carbonara
Easiest pasta dish using only 5 ingredients. Pasta, bacon, Parmesan, eggs + garlic! Rich, silky, velvety goodness the whole family can enjoy.
A recipe from
Maria Arnold
Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 4 slices bacon (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Method
6 steps
- 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 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.
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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