Creamy Bacon Pasta with Cucumber

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, slice the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Peel the cucumber (optional) and cut it into thin slices or half-moons.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the bacon fat and toss to coat. Remove the skillet from the heat.

6. 6

   Quickly pour the egg and milk mixture over the hot pasta, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce (the residual heat will cook the eggs without scrambling them).

7. 7

   Add the crispy bacon and sliced cucumber to the pasta. Toss gently to combine.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.