Spaghetti Carbonara

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.

2. 2

   Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes until crisp; add the smashed garlic for the last minute, then remove the garlic and turn off the heat.

3. 3

   Whisk the eggs, parmesan, and plenty of black pepper in a bowl.

4. 4

   Cook the spaghetti, tossing the frozen peas into the pot for the last 2 minutes; reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.

5. 5

   Add the hot pasta to the bacon skillet (heat off), pour in the egg mixture, and toss fast with splashes of pasta water until creamy, not scrambled. Serve right away.