The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #169503   Message #4193207
Posted By: Stilly River Sage
08-Dec-23 - 01:11 PM
Thread Name: BS: The other recipe thread is too long
Subject: RE: BS: The other recipe thread is too long
A friend shared a Spaghetti Carbonara recipe that looks quick and easy and quite delicious!

1 box (16 ounces) spaghetti noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 slices bacon, chopped (can use Pancetta)
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 large eggs, beaten
2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
1 pinch salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain. (Can reserve a cup of pasta water just in case you want a thinner sauce.)
  • Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add chopped bacon and cook until crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels.
  • To the same skillet over medium heat, add chopped onion. Do not wipe down the skillet before adding the onion.
  • Once onion is translucent (about 3-5 minutes) add the minced garlic, and cook for one more minute.
  • Add the spaghetti noodles back into the pan and toss to coat and heat through. Reduce the heat to low.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together eggs and parmesan cheese. Add this to the noodles and cook, tossing constantly with tongs until eggs and parmesan develop into a light sauce over the noodles.
  • Add in bacon, salt and pepper to taste, and top with remaining parmesan cheese. (And chopped parsley for garnish if you so desire.)
  • Serve immediately.