Easy Pasta Carbonara
recipe

This delicious pasta carbonara is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for a weekday dinner or special occasions.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 150 g bacon or pancetta
- 2 eggs
- 100 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some of the cooking water.
2. In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon or pancetta until crispy. Add the crushed garlic and sauté for another minute.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Add a little reserved cooking water until the mixture is smooth.
4. Combine the cooked pasta with the bacon and garlic in the pan. Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture to coat the pasta, allowing the eggs to cook lightly from the residual heat.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, and add a sprinkle of black pepper.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 600 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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