🍝 Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 🥓

Quick to whip up, impossible to resist! Bring a taste of Italy right into your kitchen tonight with this creamy, comforting classic.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 🥓 8 ounces pancetta or thick-cut bacon, diced
- 🧀 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 🍝 12 ounces spaghetti
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or bacon and cook until it is crisp and golden. Remove from heat and add minced garlic to the pan. Stir well.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a generous pinch of black pepper until well combined.
4. Once the pasta is drained, quickly add it to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Toss to coat the pasta in the fat, then remove the skillet from the heat.
5. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, using tongs to toss rapidly until the eggs thicken into a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve the desired sauce consistency.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 670 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 42g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
- Sodium: 910mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, use half the amount of pancetta and add a splash of olive oil.
- Freshly cracked black pepper and a bit more cheese right before serving really make the flavors pop.
- If you like a bit of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes does wonders.

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