Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Name: Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb bacon, slices halved length-wise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (6 to 8 slices); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 large eggs; 2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated (3/4 cup); 3/4 ounce pecorino romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/4 cup); 3 small garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press; 1 lb spaghetti; table salt & fresh ground pepper (see note)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb bacon, slices halved length-wise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces (6 to 8 slices)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 large eggs
2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated (3/4 cup)
3/4 ounce pecorino romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/4 cup)
3 small garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press
1 lb spaghetti
table salt & fresh ground pepper (see note)

Directions

1

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position, set large heatproof serving bowl on rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil in large Dutch oven or stockpot.
2

While water is heating, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, but not smoking. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Add wine and simmer until alcohol aroma has cooked off and wine is slightly reduced, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Beat eggs, cheeses, and garlic together with fork in small bowl; set aside.
3

When water comes to boil, add pasta and 1 tablespoon table salt; stir to separate pasta. Cook until al dente; reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta for about 5 seconds, leaving pasta slightly wet. Transfer drained pasta to warm serving bowl; if pasta is dry, add some reserved cooking water (see below) and toss to moisten. Immediately pour egg mixture over hot pasta, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes or 3/4 teaspoon table salt; toss well to combine. Pour bacon mixture over pasta, season generously with black pepper, and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.