🍝 Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 🥓

Savor the simplicity of an Italian classic that brings the family together! Quick, comforting, and irresistibly creamy!

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

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Bring 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, then drain the pasta.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta or bacon and cook until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Toss to combine and remove from heat.
5. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, using tongs to toss until the spaghetti is evenly coated and creamy. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to achieve a silky texture.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and chopped parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 560
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Proteins: 25g
- Fats: 29g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra touch of flavor, render the pancetta or bacon slowly over low heat to release more fat, which adds richness to the sauce.
- Ensure your pasta is hot when adding the egg mixture to cook the sauce safely through residual heat without scrambling the eggs.

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