Kittencal's Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb chopped bacon or pancetta
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked (do not rinse the cooked spaghetti)
• 4 large eggs, beaten (can use extra large eggs)
• 1 pinch salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
• salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• parmesan cheese (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk the eggs in a bowl with pinch salt; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium heat cook the bacon until crisp.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon to paper towels and drain all but about 3 tablespoons fat.

4. 4

   Add in fresh garlic and saute for about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the bacon back to the skillet along with the cooked pasta; stir/toss for about 1 minute to heat.

6. 6

   Remove the pan from the heat.

7. 7

   Add in eggs and mix/whisk vigorously until the eggs thicken but do not scramble.

8. 8

   Add in the Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Season with salt and black pepper.

10. 10

    Mound on serving plates then sprinkle a small amount of finely chopped fresh parsley over each bowl.

11. 11

    Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.