Bacon Carbonara
Classic carbonara pasta with bacon, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Creamy, rich, and ready in 20 minutes.
Prep: 10min
Cook: 15min
Serves: 4
medium
625 cal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 6 slices Bacondiced
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheesegrated
- 3 cloves Garlicminced
- 1 teaspoon Black pepperfreshly ground
- To taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
Cook bacon in large skillet until crispy.
- 3
Add garlic to bacon and cook 1 minute.
- 4
Whisk eggs, Parmesan, and pepper in large bowl.
- 5
Add hot pasta to egg mixture, tossing quickly to coat.
- 6
Add bacon mixture and pasta water as needed, garnish with parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
Work quickly when adding pasta to eggs to create silky sauce without scrambling.
🔄 Variations
Use pancetta instead of bacon for more authentic Italian flavor.
🏠 Storage
Best served immediately. Leftovers can be stored for 2 days but sauce may thicken.