Spaghetti Carbonara
(from smylnizetoo’s recipe box)
I usually half this recipe when it’s just my family.
Source: Tom Cruise (from RecipeThing user erkeller)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8-12 thick slices of Italian bacon
- 4 eggs
- 2 packages spaghetti
- 2 c. grated cheese
Directions
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In a frying pan, combine 1/2 in. olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, onion and bacon cut into small squares.
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Let simmer for about half an hour, being careful not to let oil get to boiling point.
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In a bowl, beat eggs with lots of salt and fresh ground pepper.
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Bring a pan of salted water to a boil.
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Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, return to pan, and immediately add egg mixture to pasta.
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Stir the egg mixture and pasta until well mixed and eggs have been thoroughly cooked.
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Add mixture from frying pan and stir.
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Finish with Parmesan cheese and serve.