🍝 Classic Spaghetti Carbonara 🍳

**Simply Delicious: A Classic Carbonara for Busy Weeknights**

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain most of the bacon fat from the skillet, leaving a small amount for cooking the garlic.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté briefly over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic. Toss to coat the pasta in the garlic flavor. Remove the skillet from heat.
6. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing continuously to coat the strands and to prevent the eggs from scrambling. The residual heat will cook the eggs gently and create a creamy sauce.
7. Add the cooked bacon and toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan if desired.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 470
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 112mg
- Sodium: 407mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute bacon with turkey bacon or pancetta.
- Always reserve pasta water to adjust the consistency of your sauce.
- Freshly cracked black pepper and quality Parmesan cheese make a significant difference in flavor.

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