🍝 Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 🥓

📢 Dive into the simplicity of authentic Italian cuisine right from the comfort of your kitchen with this quick and hearty dish!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🧀 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 🍝 400g spaghetti
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
- 🥓 200g pancetta or thick-cut bacon, diced

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or bacon and cook until crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan. Season generously with black pepper.
4. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the rest. Quickly add the hot spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta/bacon.
5. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, using tongs to toss quickly. The heat from the pasta will gently cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and black pepper if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 623 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 24g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon and half the amount of Parmesan.
- Always reserve pasta water to adjust the creaminess of your sauce without adding extra fat.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 4