Authentic Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, full of bacon flavor, and smothered in a cheesy egg sauce that will make you crave more. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 6 Servings Calories: 752kcal Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti pasta 1 tablespoon salt 1 pound thick cut bacon or pancetta diced 4 egg yolks 2 whole eggs 1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley to garnish Instructions Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining. In a large saucepan, cook bacon (or pancetta) over medium heat until crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain fat from bacon, reserving just 2 tablespoons of the grease. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese. Toss drained pasta with cooked bacon, and 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Pour egg mixture in, along with reserved pasta water and toss together with pasta 2 minutes. Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, freshly ground pepper, and parsley to garnish. Nutrition Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 1995mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9.9% | Vitamin C: 2.1% | Calcium: 31.1%