Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

 Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/2 cup water and drain well.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan; set aside.

3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes; reserve excess fat.

4. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.

5. Working quickly, stir in pasta and egg mixture, and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.