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Spaghetti Carbonara (Easy Bacon Version)

A quick and creamy spaghetti carbonara made with crispy bacon, eggs, and Parmesan cheese for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy.
  3. Whisk eggs, yolk, Parmesan, and pepper.
  4. Toss hot pasta with bacon and egg mixture off heat.
  5. Add pasta water as needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Remove pan from heat before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.