Pasta Carbonara

Pasta Carbonara is an easy Italian dish that can be made in less than 20 minutes from start to finish and is so creamy and delicious. This authentic carbonara recipe can be served with your favorite pasta variety and makes an indulgent and quick dinner!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
• 4 large eggs
• ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pound dried pasta
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 9 slices bacon (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
2. 2Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese with the eggs in a small bowl and season with a little bit of freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3When the water is boiling add 2 tsp salt, then add the dried pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
4. 4Peel the garlic and crush it with the blade of a knife (see picture above). Melt butter in a large, wide pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and crushed garlic cloves and fry at a medium temperature for 5 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
5. 5When the bacon is crispy, remove the garlic and reduce the temperature to low, so the bacon stays warm.
6. 6When the pasta is al dente, transfer it with tongs or a slotted spoon to the pan with the bacon. Don't discard the pasta water. Toss the pasta and the bacon together until combined.
7. 7Turn off the heat and let the pasta sit for 1 minute. Then pour the eggs and cheese mixture to the pasta and toss together until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add a little pasta water, start with a tablespoon.
8. 8Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and a little bit of black pepper and serve immediately!