Carbonara Supreme

About this recipe

Experience the rich, silky flavor of a true Carbonara, made with everyday ingredients easily found at home. This recipe uses a modern approach to achieve a perfectly creamy sauce without relying on cream, staying true to the Italian classic.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

2. 2

   In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, then remove from the pan.

3. 3

   Add crushed garlic to pan, sauté briefly until fragrant, then remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, egg, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Quickly mix hot pasta, reserved pasta water, and egg mixture in the pan off the heat until creamy.

6. 6

   Fold in cooked bacon and parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.