Bacon Spaghetti Carbonara

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This bacon spaghetti carbonara features crispy bacon bits and tender spaghetti noodles in a rich and creamy Parmesan egg sauce. Ready in minutes and goes well with any meal!

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 380kcal

Ingredients

3 large egg yolks
1 large egg
3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices bacon, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
12 oz spaghetti
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional grated Parmesan for topping

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, egg, and Parmesan until completely smooth. Set aside for a moment.
In a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until crispy, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté 1 additional minute until fragrant. Drain grease from pan and discard.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just barely al-dente. Reserve 1-1/2 cups pasta cooking water and drain pasta.
Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to bacon mixture. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to cool 2 minutes.
Whisk 1/4 cup pasta water into egg yolks until smooth. Fold egg sauce into hot pasta mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a creamy sauce forms and coats pasta. (drizzle in additional pasta water if needed to loosen sauce)
Stir parsley into carbonara and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve carbonara immediately while hot with additional Parmesan grated on top. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Carbonara is best if enjoyed immediately after assembly.

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