Dezi's Fast and Creamy Carbonara
Ingredients
- 4 rashers bacon
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1 pack spaghetti
Toppings
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Cracked black pepper
Preparation
Boil spaghetti in salted boiling water as per pack instructions
Cube bacon and pan fry in a drizzle of olive oil
In a large shallow bowl add 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, Parmesan cheese, some cracked black pepper and whisk together to combine
Slowly add 2 ladles of starchy pasta water while whisking the egg and cheese mixture at the same time so it does not curdle
Add pasta and toss through along with the bacon pieces
Top with extra Parmesan cheese and serve immediately
Tips
Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese to form a thick paste, then add some starchy water for an authentic carbonara cream
Toss everything together and finish with more Parmesan for a comforting meal
