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Carbonara · Italy

Quick Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon

A faster version of the classic Italian spaghetti carbonara using bacon instead of pancetta.

25 minutes2 servings
Quick Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon
Photo: JIP · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper.
  4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain and add it to the skillet with the bacon.
  5. Remove from heat and quickly toss the spaghetti with the egg and cheese mixture.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

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