Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy and golden, about 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and frozen peas. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the peas are heated through and the garlic is fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk the two eggs with the grated Parmesan until smooth. For safety and creaminess, you can whisk in a tablespoon of hot pasta water to temper the eggs.
Cooking
- Drain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the skillet with the bacon and peas. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Quickly pour the egg-and-cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring constantly to form a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water a splash at a time if you need to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Serve right away.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash (1–2 tbsp) of pasta water after tossing. Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate within 2 hours. Use pasteurized eggs for food safety.
