Modern Carbonara Delight

About this recipe

Experience a modern twist on classic Carbonara with this delightful recipe that combines simple ingredients like bacon, eggs, and Parmesan to create a creamy, delicious sauce. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, this dish is a harmony of flavor and texture that home cooks will find both accessible and rewarding.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add garlic to the same pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a bowl, beat the eggs and Parmesan with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Return the skillet with garlic to low heat. Add the spaghetti, tossing to coat in bacon fat.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, stir in egg mixture quickly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce.

7. 7

   Mix in the crispy bacon and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.