{"id":"946afb33-2366-443e-955e-731c2babd42d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/946afb33-2366-443e-955e-731c2babd42d","source_url":"https://www.cookingclassy.com/pasta-carbonara/","title":"Pasta Carbonara","description":"This easy Pasta Carbonara comes together in about 30 minutes and is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's an Italian recipe the whole family will love!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spaghetti-carbonara-01.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"10 slices bacon (, cut into 1/2-inch pieces)","item":"bacon","quantity":10,"unit":"slice","preparation":", cut into 1/2-inch pieces"},{"text":"8 1/2 cups water (, divided)","item":"water","quantity":8.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":", divided"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1 lb spaghetti (or linguine)","item":"spaghetti","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"or linguine"},{"text":"1 1/4 cups finely grated parmesan cheese (, plus more for serving (2 oz))","item":"finely grated parmesan cheese (","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving (2 oz))"},{"text":"3  large eggs","item":"large eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"1  large egg yolk","item":"large egg yolk","quantity":1},{"text":"1 tsp each salt and pepper (, or to taste)","item":"each salt and pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":", or to taste"},{"text":"Chopped fresh parsley (, for garnish)","item":"Chopped fresh parsley","preparation":", for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add bacon and 1/2 cup of the water to a large non-stick skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat."},{"number":2,"text":"Allow to simmer until water evaporates about 6 - 7 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until bacon is brown and crisp, about 6 - 8 minutes longer."},{"number":3,"text":"Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl then pour bacon into strainer while reserving about 1 tsp of the rendered fat in pan. Return pan to heat and saute garlic about 30 seconds, until fragrant and lightly golden."},{"number":4,"text":"Pour into a medium mixing bowl then add 1 Tbsp rendered bacon fat (drippings in bowl set under strainer) to mixing bowl with garlic. Add eggs, egg yolk, parmesan and pepper to garlic mixture and whisk until well combined."},{"number":5,"text":"Meanwhile, bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large dutch oven (no more than 8 cups because you want a very starchy water for the sauce). Add spaghetti and salt to boiling water and cook until al dente. While pasta is boiling, set a colander in a large bowl."},{"number":6,"text":"Carefully drain al dente pasta into colander in bowl, while reserving pasta water in bowl. Measure out 1 cup hot pasta water and discard remaining water. Immediately place pasta in now empty large bowl."},{"number":7,"text":"Slowly pour and whisk 1/2 cup pasta water into egg mixture, then slowly pour mixture over pasta while tossing to coat. Add bacon and toss to combine. Season with salt if desired."},{"number":8,"text":"Let pasta rest, tossing frequently, 2 - 4 minutes until sauce has thickened slightly and coats pasta. Thin with remaining 1/2 cup hot pasta water as needed. Serve immediately topped with additional parmesan and parsley."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:59:12.322124+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:59:12.322124+00:00"}