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Classic Carbonara Pasta Recipe: Easy Authentic Italian Dish for 4

  • Preparation: 15 min
  • Cooking: 10 min
  • Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 500g tagliatelle or fresh pasta
  • 250g bacon
  • 4 eggs
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy; set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drain pasta, reserving some water. Toss with bacon off the heat, add egg mixture, and a splash of pasta water for creaminess. Top with more Parmesan.