Spaghetti Carbonara

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Crush the garlic cloves and sauté them in the bacon fat for about 1 minute. Remove the garlic and discard.

4. 4

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

5. 5

   Once the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

6. 6

   Quickly add the hot spaghetti to the bowl with the egg mixture and toss well to coat the pasta. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs gently to create a creamy sauce.

7. 7

   Add the cooked bacon to the pasta and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

8. 8

   Season with salt to taste and serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.