Spaghetti Carbonara is a creamy and flavorful dish made with spaghetti, bacon, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Here is a basic recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 ounces bacon, diced
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large saucepan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the saucepan with the bacon. Remove from heat and pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, tossing to evenly coat the spaghetti.
- If the spaghetti is too dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
- Serve the spaghetti carbonara hot, with extra grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired. Enjoy!