Spaghetti Carbonara
INGREDIENTS
• Spaghetti 8 ounces
• large eggs 2
• grated Parmesan 3/4 cup
• bacon, diced 4 slices
• garlic, minced 4 cloves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons
INSTRUCTIONS
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.
• Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
• Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.