Chef Sven's Simple and Delicious Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Chef Sven • 2024-01-15

Today, I want to share with you one of my all-time favorite recipes: Pasta Carbonara. This classic Italian dish is a perfect combination of creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and al dente pasta. It’s simple to make but will impress even the pickiest eaters.

I first discovered this recipe during my culinary adventures in Italy. I was invited to a small trattoria in Rome, where the chef, Nonna Sofia, shared her secret recipe with me. Nonna Sofia was a true master in the kitchen, and her Pasta Carbonara was legendary.

Now, let’s get cooking!

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese. Season with black pepper.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and toss to coat in the bacon drippings. Remove the skillet from the heat.
6. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, stirring constantly to coat the pasta evenly.
7. Return the skillet to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the eggs.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crispy bacon.
9. Serve the Pasta Carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Pasta Carbonara with your loved ones. Each bite will transport you to the streets of Rome, where the aroma of delicious Italian cuisine fills the air.

Bon appétit!