Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

• 8oz (225g) spaghetti
• 6 strips bacon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) grated pecorino romano cheese (or parmesan)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley flakes for garnish

Directions

1. Bring a stockpot of salted water to a rapid boil.
2. Add pasta and begin to cook.
3. While the pasta is cooking, chop the bacon into 2cm thick strips.
4. Begin to cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. While the bacon is cooking and the pasta is boiling, whisk the eggs and cheese in a separate bowl and set aside.
6. Once the bacon is crisp, remove it from the skillet then drain off all the grease except for roughly 1 tablespoon (15ml).
7. By this time the pasta should be almost finished cooking. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the pasta directly from the boiling water to the skillet using a pasta spoon or tongs.
8. Quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture. If it's too thick or sticky you can add additional pasta water until you get a creamy consistency.
9. Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary.
10. Stir in the crispy bacon and garnish with parsley and additional cheese.