Carbonara

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:39:54 GMT

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of water seasoned very generously with salt to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until all dunty about 4 minutes for fresh pasta or 12 minutes for dried pasta. Once the pasta is cooked reserve one cup pasta water and drain the pasta.

Step 2

2. While the pasta is cooking in a large cold skillet add the bacon. Set the heat to medium low and cook stirring occasionally until the fat renders out and the bacon is browned and crispy. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the garlic.

Step 3

3. Add the pasta to the pen with the meat and garlic. The pan should be warm but not extremely hot. Toss to coat.

Step 4

4. Add the egg yolks and cheese. Using tongues tossed together vigorously while drizzling in the reserved past the water about one tablespoon at a time to help melt the cheese and bring the mixture into a beautiful glossy emulsified sauce. You will likely use about half a cup of pasta water in total.

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