Pasta alla carbonara

Ingredienti

• 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)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, 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. 3

   When the water is boiling add 2 tsp salt, then add the dried pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.

4. 4

   Peel 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. 5

   When the bacon is crispy, remove the garlic and reduce the temperature to low, so the bacon stays warm.

6. 6

   When 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. 7

   Turn 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. 8

   Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and a little bit of black pepper and serve immediately!