Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions.
Description
Classic Italian spaghetti with bacon and parmesan.
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (8)
Servings:
4
- Spaghetti pasta 400 g
- Smoked bacon 200 g
- Parmesan cheese 100 g
- Olive oil 30 ml
- Chicken egg 4 g
- ✨ Optional
- Garlic 0.4 clove (~2 g)
- Black pepper 10 pinch (~5 g)
- Salt 0.2 pinch (~5 g)
💰 Estimated dish cost:
~24.45 PLN
(6.11 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps
1
2
Cut the bacon into cubes and fry in a pan.
3
Add grated garlic and sauté for a minute.
4
In a bowl, mix the eggs with grated Parmesan.
5
Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking water.
6
Mix the pasta with the bacon and remove from heat.
7
Pour in the egg mixture while stirring quickly.
8
Add pasta water to achieve a creamy sauce.
9
Season with pepper and serve immediately.
Fun Fact
Spaghetti Carbonara comes from the Lazio region, and the traditional recipe does not include cream, as the sauce is made from an emulsion of eggs and cheese.
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Tips
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Serving
Serve hot spaghetti carbonara on a large plate or in a bowl. Garnish the dish with freshly ground pepper and extra parmesan. It pairs perfectly with a glass of white wine.
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Storage
Store leftover spaghetti carbonara in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, it's best to use a skillet over low heat, adding a little olive oil or water to maintain a creamy consistency.
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