Indulge yourself in a delicious Italian classic, Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara, made with al dente spaghetti, perfectly crisp bacon, a delightful creamy egg and cheese sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and peppery baby arugula.
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
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In a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon until fat renders and the meat is slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside with a slotted spoon and transfer the bacon to a plate, leaving the fat in the skillet.
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In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the minced garlic and cook over medium heat for 1 minute or until fragrant.
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Add the spaghetti to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta but do not rinse.
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Add the chicken broth to the skillet with bacon fat and garlic, and simmer on medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the broth reduces by about half.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and 2 teaspoons of water until well combined.
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When the spaghetti is done, drain it and immediately add it to the skillet with the reduced broth mixture. Toss to coat the spaghetti.
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Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti while continuously stirring, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce thickens.
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Add the arugula, parsley, chopped bacon, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything together until well combined.
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Divide the Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara between 4 warm bowls and serve immediately.