Dinner for 3

Spaghetti Carbonara (3 servings)

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara (3 servings)
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 lb spaghetti; 4 oz pancetta or bacon; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1 egg; 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)

Spaghetti combines with crisp pancetta, garlic, cheese, and egg for a warm, savory pasta dish.

$2.21per serving $$

25 minstart to table

3servings

Italian Kid-friendly Budget Dinners

Ingredients

1/2 lb spaghetti
4 oz pancetta or bacon
2 cloves garlic
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 egg
1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Cook the pancetta and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the pancetta is crisp.
Whisk the egg, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water, and add the pasta to the skillet.
Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the egg mixture and enough cooking water to coat the pasta, then return it to low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the egg is firm.

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