SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.
• Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
• Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.