Express Spaghetti Carbonara Dish (Printable)

Fast Italian pasta featuring silky eggs, crispy bacon, and Parmesan in a creamy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 7 oz dried spaghetti

→ Sauce

02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Bacon

05 - 3.5 oz diced bacon or pancetta

→ To Serve

06 - Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
07 - Freshly cracked black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/3 cup (80 ml) of pasta water, then drain.
02 - Whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Add drained pasta to the skillet with bacon off the heat. Quickly pour in the egg and Parmesan mixture. Toss vigorously, gradually adding reserved pasta water until a silky, creamy sauce coats the spaghetti.
05 - Plate immediately and garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce creates itself in seconds without any cream or complicated techniques
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • Ready faster than delivery would arrive at your door
02 -
  • The skillet must be off the heat when eggs hit the pasta or you will end up with scrambled eggs
  • Adding pasta water too quickly will make the sauce runny so start with a splash
  • The sauce continues thickening as you toss so stop before it looks perfect
03 -
  • Use pancetta if you can find it for a more authentic Italian flavor
  • Reserve more pasta water than you think you need better safe than sorry
  • Practice your tossing technique before attempting this for guests
Return