Pasta Carbonara

Authentic Pasta Carbonara

Prep time

5 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Time to Make It

20 mins

Authentic Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, full of bacon flavor, and smothered in a cheesy egg sauce that will make you crave more.

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 pound spaghetti pasta
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound thick cut bacon or pancetta, diced
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1½ cups grated pecorino romano cheese, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. 

Reserve 1½ cups of the pasta water before draining.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon (or pancetta) over medium heat until crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes. 

Drain fat from bacon, reserving just 2 tablespoons of the grease.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese.

Toss drained pasta with cooked bacon, and 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Pour egg mixture in, along with reserved pasta water and toss together with pasta 2 minutes.

Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, freshly ground pepper, and parsley to garnish.