Best Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti Carbonara: Learn to make this authentic Italian pasta dish with crispy bacon and a creamy egg sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 oz bacon, cut into small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- handful fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water for the pasta and season with salt. Bring it to a boil over high heat.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium-low heat until brown and crispy.
- Mince the garlic and sauté in the skillet for about one minute until fragrant.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, ½ cup of Parmesan, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, then reserve one cup of pasta water and drain.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with garlic, pour the egg mixture over it, and toss to coat.
- Stir in the crispy bacon and add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
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Notes
- Use good quality bacon or pancetta for the best flavor.
- Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water; it's crucial for the sauce.
- Temper the eggs by adding hot pasta and a little hot water to the egg mixture before combining with the rest of the pasta. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water; it's crucial for the sauce.
- Temper the eggs by adding hot pasta and a little hot water to the egg mixture before combining with the rest of the pasta. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.