Spaghetti Carbonara
This hearty and creamy spaghetti carbonara recipe pairs perfectly cooked spaghetti with a rich and flavorful sauce made with crispy bacon, creamy eggs, and tangy parmesan cheese. The combination of savory ingredients creates a decadent dish that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy a comforting bowl of this classic Italian favorite!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 4 egg yolks
- 100 ml cream
- 125 g parmesan cheese finely grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add salt and cook the spaghetti.
- In a large frying pan or saucepan, heat the oil and gently fry the onion till soft.
- Add the garlic and the bacon and fry gently till the bacon is cooked.
- Whisk together the cream and the egg yolks.
- When the spaghetti is cooked drain the water, retaining about 100ml.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the bacon, give it a stir, then add half the cheese and the cream and egg mixture as well as the retained cooking water.
- Mix together quickly and serve into warm bowls, topping with the remaining parmesan.
Yield
Serves 4
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