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Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Pasta Carbonara Recipe

This rich and creamy pasta carbonara recipe brings the flavors of Italy straight to your plate!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Slices Bacon diced
  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 2-3 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Pasta Water
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the box.
  2. When the spaghetti has finished cooking, drain the water, reserving about 1/2 cup for later. Toss the pasta with the olive oil and then set aside.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat before adding the chopped bacon. Cook the bacon for 10-12 minutes or until brown.
  4. When the bacon has finished cooking, remove from the skillet and allow it to drain on paper towels.
  5. To the skillet with the bacon fat, add the garlic and stir until fragrant; approximately 30 seconds.
  6. Add the bacon, pasta water and the pasta back to the skillet and toss well.
  7. Add the beaten eggs and continue to cook, stirring rapidly for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and toss well again.
  9. Top with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese before serving.