Pasta Carbonara

Cook the pasta Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and spaghetti. Cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Prepare the carbonara sauce In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the drippings in the pan. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Make the carbonara sauce In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

Combine the pasta, sauce, and bacon Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic and bacon drippings. Pour the carbonara sauce over the pasta and toss until the pasta is well coated. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serve and garnish Transfer the pasta carbonara to serving plates. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!