How to make Easy Pasta Carbonara

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

Cook 1/4 pound of bacon in a pan until nice and brown.

Add cooked linguini to the pan with the bacon and stir.

Turn off the heat and add some reserved pasta water to the pan.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and Parmesan cheese.

Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta and stir quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs.

Turn the heat back on slightly to ensure the eggs cook through.

Add lots of freshly cracked black pepper and more cheese to the dish.

Turn off the heat and serve.

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