Spaghetti Carbonara

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to package instructions

Step 2

Reserve 1 cup of pasta water

Step 3

Whisk eggs together in a small bowl; set aside

Step 4

Cook bacon over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes; drain excess drippings

Step 5

Add frozen peas and stir for another 3 to 4 minutes or until just cooked through

Step 6

Add chopped garlic to bacon and pea mixture and cook about 1 minute (do not burn garlic)

Step 7

Reduce heat to low and quickly stir in cooked pasta, egg mixture, and toss

Step 8

Stir in reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy

Step 9

Turn off heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Step 10

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired

Step 11

Serve immediately