Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside to prevent sticking.
2. Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the reserved bacon fat in the skillet. Add chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and let it reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
4. Return the cooked bacon to the skillet with the spaghetti. Toss to combine, adding more olive oil if needed to prevent sticking. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, tossing continuously with tongs or a fork, until the eggs create a creamy sauce and are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and toss again to melt the cheese.
5. Serve immediately while warm, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese for serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 444 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 369 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 118 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g