Description

This Homemade Spaghetti Carbonara is cherished for its irresistible flavor and simple preparation. With just a handful of ingredients, including thick-sliced bacon and rich cheeses, this dish is ideal for a quick dinner or comforting meal that will satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

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12 ounces (225 g) thick-sliced bacon
Kosher salt
3 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound (450 g) dried spaghetti, bucatini or linguine pasta
¼ cup chopped fresh italian parsley

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large tray with paper towels.
Arrange the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet or a rack for crispier bacon. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply colored and crisp. Transfer to the tray and chop into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, Parmesan, Pecorino cheeses, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Use a large pasta serving bowl if available.
Boil 4-5 quarts of water in a large saucepan and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve ¾ cup of the cooking water before draining the pasta.
Whisk ⅓ cup of the hot pasta water into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
Quickly mix the hot pasta into the egg mixture in the bowl, tossing it together using tongs or spoons. Add more cooking water if needed. Finally, sprinkle the bacon and parsley over the pasta, mixing to combine. Serve immediately with additional grated cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, use guanciale instead of bacon if available.
Be sure to toss the pasta quickly with the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Serve with freshly grated cheese for an enhanced taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 200mg