20-Minute Pasta Carbonara

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Level: Easy

Serves: 2

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    Description

    Easy pasta dish with 5 main ingredients and it takes only 20 minutes to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 5 ounces, weight Spaghetti Noodles
    • 2  Medium Eggs
    • ¾ cups Grated Parmesan
    • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
    • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
    • 4 slices Bacon, Cooked And Chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
    • Salt And Pepper, to taste

    Preparation

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Cook pasta according to the instructions on the package. When done, reserve ½ cup of pasta water then drain pasta and set it aside.

    Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a small bowl then combine with Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

    Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Add cooked bacon and pasta. Remove from heat. Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg/Parmesan mixture. Add some of the reserved pasta water if needed to moisten it a bit and stir to combine.

    Season with salt and black pepper. Top with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

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