Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g fresh spaghetti; 200 g bacon, guanciale or pancetta; 4 stk egg; 2 tbsp parmesan; 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or other herb

40 min

2 portions

pasta italian comfort food

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Rich and silky carbonara without cream - just eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon creating that perfect creamy sauce. Classic Italian comfort food that never disappoints.

Instructions

1
Salt your pasta water well (about 1-1.5 tbsp salt for 4 liters water). If using fresh spaghetti, wait to cook it until everything else is ready since it only takes 2 minutes. Dried pasta can be started while you prep the rest.
2
Cut bacon, guanciale, or pancetta into small cubes and fry in a medium-hot pan until golden and crispy. Add a bit of butter or oil if needed.
3
Whisk together whole eggs, finely grated cheese, fresh herbs, and pepper in a bowl.
4
Save about 2 dl of the starchy pasta cooking water in a cup and whisk it into the egg mixture.
5
Lift the cooked spaghetti straight from the pot into the pan with the meat - it's fine if some cooking water comes along. Pull the pan off the heat and immediately stir in the egg mixture, mixing well. The heat from the pasta will thicken the eggs into a silky sauce. If it gets too thick, add more pasta water.
6
Grind plenty of black pepper over the top. Taste and add more salt if needed.