Bacon Carbonara Without Cream

Ingredients

• Spaghetti (The quantity was not specified in the source.)
• 150 г Bacon (Cut into small pieces.)
• 2 Egg yolks
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan
• Black pepper (A pinch.)
• Pasta cooking water (A little for the egg-and-cheese mixture and one ladleful for the bacon; the exact quantity was not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the bacon into small pieces.

2. 2

   Fry the bacon in a dry skillet until all the fat has rendered and the bacon is browned.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti until al dente—1 minute less than the time indicated on the package.

4. 4

   Mix the egg yolks with the black pepper and grated Parmesan. Add a little of the pasta cooking water and mix well.

5. 5

   Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon.

6. 6

   Add one ladleful of pasta cooking water to the bacon and pasta.

7. 7

   Toss and cook for several minutes so the pasta and bacon combine well.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat—this is important to prevent the egg yolks from curdling.

9. 9

   Pour the egg-and-cheese mixture over the pasta and mix well.

10. 10

    Place the skillet over low heat. Stirring constantly, cook the carbonara until thickened.

11. 11

    Remove from the heat and serve.

Notes

The quantity of spaghetti was not specified in the source. The author allows carbonara to be prepared with or without cream, but cream is not used in this version. Adding water to the egg yolks is described as optional in the source, although water is also used when combining the pasta with the bacon.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Italian cuisine
• pasta
• carbonara
• with bacon
• without cream