Preparation Steps

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set it on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
• Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
• Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the garlic. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to coat the pasta evenly without scrambling the eggs.
• Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches the desired consistency. Stir in the bacon and black pepper. Garnish the pasta with chopped parsley before serving.