Carbonara Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious and creamy carbonara pasta at home.
- Spaghetti pasta (8 ounces)
- Eggs (3)
- Bacon (6 slices)
- Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (to taste)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Parsley (for garnish)
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Step 1 Cook the spaghetti pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2 In a large skillet, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
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Step 3 In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt together until well combined.
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Step 4 In the same skillet used to cook the bacon, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Step 5 Add the cooked spaghetti pasta to the skillet with garlic. Toss the pasta in the garlic and oil mixture until well coated.
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Step 6 Turn off the heat and add the whisked egg mixture to the skillet. Quickly toss the pasta with the egg mixture until the eggs are cooked and the sauce thickens.
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Step 7 Add the crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss to combine.
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Step 8 Serve the carbonara pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.