Simple Spaghetti Carbonara

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to boil.

2. 2

   Place the eggs (in the shell) into a bowl with some warm water to bring the eggs up to room temperature.

3. 3

   Cube the bacon.

4. 4

   Add the bacon into a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy.

5. 5

   Remove bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate.

6. 6

   Add a tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water and add in the dried pasta.

7. 7

   Cook according to package directions (about 9-10 minutes).

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   Meanwhile crack the eggs into a large (deep) serving bowl and whisk.

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   Add grated cheeses and plenty of fresh ground black pepper, stir.

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    Once pasta is cooked, drain off the water (reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to revive the sauce) and add drained pasta to the bowl with the egg and cheese mixture.

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    Toss thoroughly to cook the egg and melt the cheese.

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    Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if you need to in order to loosen it up just a tad.

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    Add in the bacon and toss some more.

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    Serve and top with more black pepper, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some fresh torn parsley leaves.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.