AMAZING ITALIAN CARBONARA WITH BACON
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounces) package spaghetti
12 slices thick-cut, applewood-smoked bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup dry vermouth
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup whipping cream
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions:
Step 1: Place a large pot on the stove and pour salted water.
Step 2: Turn the heat to high and allow the salted water to boil.
Step 3: Add the spaghetti pasta and cook for 12 minutes or until al dente.
Step 4: Drain and rinse with running water to stop the cooking process.
Step 5: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.
Step 6: Add the bacon and cook for 10 minutes or until greasy and crispy.
Step 7: Place the cooked bacon slices on a clean plate lined with paper towels.
Step 8: Discard the bacon grease and reserve about 2 tablespoons of it.
Step 9: Chop the bacon into small pieces.
Step 10: Add onions and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet with the bacon grease.
Step 11: Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent over medium-high heat.
Step 12: Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic.
Step 13: Add the vermouth and allow it to boil. Scrape the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon.
Step 14: Add in the chopped bacon and stir until well combined.
Step 15: Place the spaghetti in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 16: Place the bacon-onion mixture on top of the cooked pasta as well as the cream, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Step 17: Serve and enjoy!