Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

from damndelicious.net
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs
  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.

  3. 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. 4

    Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.

  5. 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. 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.