This Classic Italian Carbonara with Bacon is a rich and creamy pasta dish made with eggs, Parmesan, crispy bacon, and black pepper. A simple yet indulgent recipe perfect for any pasta lover.
Author:Ava
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Category:pasta
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz (340g) spaghetti
4 oz (115g) bacon, diced
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
ยผ tsp salt (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed (optional)
Instructions
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ยฝ cup pasta water, then drain.
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook bacon until crispy. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, Parmesan, and black pepper.
Toss hot pasta with bacon and pan drippings. Gradually add egg mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
Use pancetta for a more traditional taste.
Work quickly when mixing the eggs to prevent scrambling.