Description
Spaghetti Carbonara with Crispy Bacon is a classic Italian dish that perfectly balances creamy sauce and crunchy bacon, creating an irresistible comfort food experience. Each forkful of al dente spaghetti is coated in a rich, savory sauce, delivering an explosion of flavors that will transport you to a cozy trattoria. Ideal for casual dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough for seasoned chefs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove and leave drippings.
- Sauté minced garlic in the bacon drippings until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese; season with black pepper.
- Toss the hot spaghetti into the skillet with garlic. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Fold in the crispy bacon and serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 215mg