Spaghetti all Carbonara
22 minutes
I know a traditional spaghetti carbonara recipe does not contain cream but this is how I've always made it. I also like to use angel hair pasta because the eggs coat it well.
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 450g spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 rashers bacon, diced
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 50ml light cream (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan, grated
- parsley, to garnish
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:12min ›
Ready in:22min
- Boil the spaghetti in lots of salted water until just al dente. Don't overcook.
- While the spag is cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the bacon and cook until browned.
- Drain the spaghetti and add to the bacon off the heat. Stir in the eggs and cream if using. Season with salt and pepper and stir until the eggs are setting. Add the Parmesan and toss. Serve hot with parsley.
