Spaghetti Carbonara

By JeffK

Carbonara sauce is typically made with just Italian bacon, eggs, cheese, and black pepper. A little half-and-half creates an even silkier texture.

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) spaghetti
• 8 ounce(s) (8 slices) bacon, cut 1-inch-thick crosswise
• Coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup(s) half-and-half

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.Set a large pot of water to boil (for pasta). In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 12 minutes; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

2.Salt boiling water generously; add pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

3.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and half-and-half. Set aside.

4.Drain pasta, leaving some water clinging to it. Working quickly, add hot pasta to egg mixture. Add bacon; season with salt and pepper, and toss all to combine (heat from pasta will cook eggs). Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese.