Spaghetti Carbonara

A classic Italian dish made with spaghetti, crispy bacon, cheese, and eggs.

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti

6 slices bacon, diced

4 large eggs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.

Step 2

While the spaghetti is cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low and add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Toss to coat spaghetti with the bacon drippings.

Step 5

Remove skillet from heat and add egg mixture, tossing quickly until the eggs thicken and coat the spaghetti.

Step 6

Add bacon and parsley and toss to combine.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley leaves if desired.