Spaghetti Carbonara

I enjoy cooking spaghetti carbonara especially on days when I am feel lazy and do not want to spend too much time prepping ingredients and washing pots and pans.

Besides, this dish utilizes a few simple ingredients that is often available at home. 

Ingredients (serves 2)

Spaghetti (amount for 2)

2 whole eggs, at room temperature

1/4 cup of grated cheese (I used Parmigiano Reggiano)

black pepper (amount to taste)

1 tbsp cream

Prosciutto (sliced in rough pieces. If using bacon, slice into small pieces and pan fry before adding in step 4.)

Peas, optional (I like to add peas to bring some color to the otherwise pale dish)

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Salt it and put in the spaghetti. Cook until al-dente (about 8-10 mins on high heat)

2. While spaghetti is cooking, mix eggs, cheese, black pepper and cream in a bowl. 

3. Strain spaghetti when done. Promptly return it to the pot. Quickly stir in the egg mixture and combine well with spaghetti. The heat from the spaghetti will cook the egg mixture.

4. Add in prosciutto / bacon and lastly peas (heated up in a bowl of water for 30 seconds in the microwave). 

Serve with extra sprinkling of cheese and black pepper. Enjoy!