Spaghetti Carbonara

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pounds Spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 strips Bacon, Cut Into Chunks
  • 1/2 whole Large Onion, Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, Large, Chopped
  • 3 whole Egg Yolks
  • 2 Tablespoons Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, add oil to a hot pot (medium or medium-high flame), followed by the bacon.
  3. 3
    Add onion and garlic when bacon is about halfway cooked.
  4. 4
    Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about a cup of the water.
  5. 5
    Add spaghetti to the bacon mixture (adjust flame to medium-low) and stir until combined.
  6. 6
    Take the pot off the heat.
  7. 7
    Add about half of the reserved water to the egg yolks and beat immediately to temper the eggs so they dont cook.
  8. 8
    Then add the egg mixture to the spaghetti, stirring to combine.
  9. 9
    Add more water if needed.
  10. 10
    Add plenty of cheese, pepper and parsley.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately!

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