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Classic Italian Carbonara

Name: Classic Italian Carbonara
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 4 large eggs; 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 8 slices bacon; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste

A traditional Roman pasta dish with egg, cheese, bacon, and black pepper.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and black pepper.
Cook bacon in a pan until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Toss hot pasta with bacon and olive oil.
Remove from heat, quickly mix in egg and cheese sauce.
Season with salt if needed.

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