SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Pasta Recipe w/ Creamy Eggs & Bacon | HONEYSUCKLE

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is lower in fat and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

guanciale

🥗Healthier: bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Bacon is more widely available and pancetta is a budget-friendly alternative.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl.

Mix in 3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Grind in about half a teaspoon of black pepper and mix well.

In a large pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium high heat.

Add 4 slices of chopped bacon to the pan and cook until brown and crispy.

Once the bacon is crispy, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and turn off the heat.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.

Once the water is boiling, add 8 oz of spaghetti and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.

Test the spaghetti for doneness, then remove from heat.

Using tongs, transfer the spaghetti directly into the pan with the bacon and garlic, reserving some pasta water.

Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot spaghetti and mix quickly to create a creamy sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed.

Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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