Spaghetti Carbonara

The easiest pasta dish you will ever make with just 5 ingredients in 15 minutes, loaded with Parmesan and bacon!

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
4.0 (1 rating)
Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 4 slices bacon (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.

2

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.

3

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.

4

Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.

5

Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

6

Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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Dec 2025 Added