>> title: Spaghetti Carbonara
>> part: Mains

This simple spaghetti carbonara should have a rich and silky sauce. Sized for two large portions.

= Recipe

Slice meat into {{1/4%inch}} pieces. Spread out pieces on foil lined baking sheet and bake at {{400%°F}} for {{20%minutes}}.

@bacon{1/2%lb|226%g}

Cook pasta according to packaging in a {{3%qt}} sauce pan. Time the pasta so that it's ready just as the meat finishes.

@water{2.5%l}
@dry spaghetti{1/2%lb|225%g}
@salt{1%tbsp}

While the pasta and meat are cooking, prepare sauce by whisking together eggs, cheese, and pepper.

@egg yolks{3}
@egg{1}
@parmesan, grated{20%g}
@black pepper{1/2%tsp}

Reserving some pasta water, drain pasta and return to saucepan. Add meat and rendered fat to pasta. Toss gently to cool until pasta is below {{165%°F}}.

Stir sauce mixture into pasta. Once combined, add {{3%tbsp}} of pasta water and continue stirring for another minute or two, until sauce is thick and creamy.