SPAGHETTI CARBONARA (AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN)

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Categories     Egg     Pasta     Bacon

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon, cut 1/2 in pieces
1/2 cup water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cup (2 1/2 oz) Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
3 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1 tsp pepper
1 lb spaghetti
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Bring bacon and water to simmer in 10 in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook until water evaporates and bacon begins to sizzle. (5-8 min) 2. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds. 3. Strain though fine-mesh strainer to bowl. Set aside solids and reserve liquid. 4. Measure out 1 tbs fat water to separate bowl and whisk in cheese, all eggs, and pepper. 5. Bring 2 quarts water to bowl and add spaghetti and salt. Stir frequently until al dente. Drain, RESERVING 1 CUP COOKING WATER. 6. Whisk 1/2 cup cooking water into Pecorino mixture and gradually pour over spaghetti, tossing to coat. Add reserve bacon solids. Let rest, tossing frequently until slightly thickened (2-4 min). Adjust consistency with reserved cooking water if needed. Serve immediately.

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