Kittencal's Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

This is a definite Italian classic - the trick to perfect carbonara is to have your spaghetti hot and mix in the eggs very vigorously so the eggs will not scramble - I most always add in some cayenne pepper for heat but that is only optional :)

Ingredients:

1/2 lb chopped bacon or 1/2 lb pancetta

1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic

1 lb spaghetti, cooked (do not rinse the cooked spaghetti)

4 large eggs, beaten (can use extra large eggs)

1 pinch salt (or to taste)

1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese

salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

parmesan cheese (to taste)

Directions:

1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with pinch salt; set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp.
3. Remove the bacon to paper towels and drain all but about 3 tablespoons fat.
4. Add in fresh garlic and saute for about 1 minute.
5. Add the bacon back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta; stir/toss for about 1 minute to heat.
6. Remove the pan from the heat.
7. Add in eggs and mix/whisk vigorously until the eggs thicken but do not scramble.
8. Add in the Parmesan cheese.
9. Season with salt and black pepper.
10. Mound on serving plates then sprinkle a small amount of finely chopped fresh parsley over each bowl.
11. Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.

By RecipeOfHealth.com