Kittencal's Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

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 :)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb chopped bacon or ½ 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.

Reviews

[mandagirl]

Awesome! Another great recipe from Kittencal!

[KelBel]

THIS IS FABULOUS! Made for dinner with applewood smoked bacon and added fresh baby spinach in the end. Also used whole wheat pasta, so it made it a little bit healthier. Made half the recipe and have a serving left over for lunch. Thanks Kitten!