🍝 Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 🥓

Savor the Simplicity: A Classic Dish for Any Day of the Week

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🍝 400g spaghetti
- 🥓 200g pancetta or thick cut bacon, diced
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta or bacon until crispy. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a generous pinch of black pepper.
4. Quickly toss the hot drained spaghetti with the egg and cheese mixture in the skillet. Add the cooked pancetta and garlic. The heat from the pasta will gently cook the eggs, forming a creamy sauce.
5. Gradually add reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with chopped parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 623
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Proteins: 25g
- Fats: 34g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the eggs with egg whites.
- Ensure the pasta is hot when mixing with the egg mixture to properly cook the eggs and avoid scrambling.
- Add a splash of white wine to the pancetta or bacon while cooking for an extra flavor boost.

⏳ Preparation time 🕰️
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4