Classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

Classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

from lovefoodies.com
15 min
2 servings

Classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara with cheese and bacon. A cheesy pasta dish, easy to make & a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • A Knob of butter, just enough to cover the bottom of your pan to stop the pasta sticking. You can add more if you don't mind the calories!
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper
  • Left over pasta, approx 2 servings
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley
  • 1/2 Cup Pancetta or chopped, cooked bacon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in your frying pan, add garlic, bacon and any chosen vegetables. I used thinly sliced brussels sprouts and mushrooms. Toss until cooked through, then add the cooked pasta, combining.

  2. 2

    When the pasta has heated through, briefly remove the pan from the heat, pour the beaten eggs over the pasta, toss until cooked and the egg has stuck on to the pasta. Then add the grated Parmesan and toss until it is nicely distributed. return to heat to warm through and cook the eggs.

  3. 3

    Turn out onto pasta bowl, sprinkle with extra Parmesan if you wish, and add chopped parsley to garnish