Protein-Packed Pasta Carbonara
Dinner · Italian
Silky egg-based sauce clinging to pasta with crispy bacon and Parmesan, the Roman classic that's naturally packed with protein.
Recipe code XF2UA4 · enter it in Anychef
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 8 oz bacon
- 6 eggs
- 1.5 cups Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic
- Black Pepper
- Salt
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Save this recipeInstructions
- Step 1 of 6
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package directions.
- Step 2 of 6
Meanwhile, chop bacon and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Step 3 of 6
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper.
- Step 4 of 6
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain pasta and add it to the bacon pan off heat.
- Step 5 of 6
Pour egg mixture into the pasta, toss quickly, adding pasta water a splash at a time until you have a silky sauce.
- Step 6 of 6
Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
