Spaghetti alla carbonara

Cooking the pasta:

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. 3Drain and reserve a cup of the cooking water.

Preparing the sauce:

1. 4In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the grated parmesan, and mix well.
2. 5Season with pepper if needed.

Final preparation:

1. 6In a large pan, sauté the bacon.
2. 7Crush the garlic cloves with the flat of a knife and add them to the bacon.
3. 8Cook the bacon until golden and crispy.
4. 9Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the bacon and garlic and mix.
5. 10Off the heat, quickly add the egg and parmesan mixture while mixing vigorously to prevent the eggs from overcooking and forming lumps.
6. 11If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved cooking water to reach the desired consistency.
7. 12Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve immediately.