Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Magdalena
Spaghetti alla Carbonara is the best meal on a busy-weeknight. It is indulgent, yet fast and simple. A tasty carbonara sauce with Parmesan cheese, bacon and pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 725 kcal
- 1 lb dry spaghetti-noodles
- 12 oz bacon cubed
- 3 eggs
- ¼ c. chopped parsley
- 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground-black-pepper
- 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan-cheese
Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions. When draining pasta reserve½ c. pasta-water to use in the sauce.
Heat a deep skillet over moderate heat. Then add the sliced bacon and simmer for 5minutes, or till the bacon is crispy. Toss the garlic to the skillet & saute for a few minute.
Add the hot drained spaghetti then toss for a few minutes to coat the pasta with bacon-fat. Then remove pan from heat.
Beat parmesan and eggs together in a mixing-bowl. Then add mixture to the pasta, whisking till eggs thicken, but don't scramble.
Thin out the sauce with reserved pasta-water if desired. Season carbonara with black pepper. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Keyword Spaghetti, Spaghetti alla Carbonara