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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