1Fill a large pot halfway with water, season water with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir for a few seconds. Cook, uncovered, until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.
2Fill a large pot halfway with water, season water with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir for a few seconds. Cook, uncovered, until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.
3Fill a large pot halfway with water, season water with salt, cover and bring to a boil. Add pasta and stir for a few seconds. Cook, uncovered, until desired firmness, 8-10 minutes.
4While pasta is cooking, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
5While pasta is cooking, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
6While pasta is cooking, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
7Chop the bacon into 1-inch pieces; add to the skillet and cook until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Once done, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon fat.
8Chop the bacon into 1-inch pieces; add to the skillet and cook until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Once done, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon fat.
9Chop the bacon into 1-inch pieces; add to the skillet and cook until crispy, 4-5 minutes. Once done, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tbsp of bacon fat.
10Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a medium bowl; add 1 ½ tbsp cream and whisk to combine.
11Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a medium bowl; add 1 ½ tbsp cream and whisk to combine.
12Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a medium bowl; add 1 ½ tbsp cream and whisk to combine.
13Finely grate Parmesan and transfer to the bowl with egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
14Finely grate Parmesan and transfer to the bowl with egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
15Finely grate Parmesan and transfer to the bowl with egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
16When pasta is done, drain in a colander, reserving ½ cup of cooking liquid.
17When pasta is done, drain in a colander, reserving ½ cup of cooking liquid.
18When pasta is done, drain in a colander, reserving ½ cup of cooking liquid.
19Trim off and discard the root ends of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic.
20Trim off and discard the root ends of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic.
21Trim off and discard the root ends of the garlic; peel and mince or press the garlic.
22Add the reserved bacon fat to empty pasta pot. Return pot to heat, reduce heat to low. Add garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
23Add the reserved bacon fat to empty pasta pot. Return pot to heat, reduce heat to low. Add garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
24Add the reserved bacon fat to empty pasta pot. Return pot to heat, reduce heat to low. Add garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
25Return pasta and bacon to pot. Remove pot from heat, add the egg mixture to pasta, stirring frequently. Stir just until the egg mixture begins to thicken, 3-4 minutes.
26Return pasta and bacon to pot. Remove pot from heat, add the egg mixture to pasta, stirring frequently. Stir just until the egg mixture begins to thicken, 3-4 minutes.
27Return pasta and bacon to pot. Remove pot from heat, add the egg mixture to pasta, stirring frequently. Stir just until the egg mixture begins to thicken, 3-4 minutes.
28If the sauce seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time, until rich and creamy.
29If the sauce seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time, until rich and creamy.
30If the sauce seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time, until rich and creamy.
31Wash and dry parsley. Shave leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Reserve a small amount for garnish and add the rest to the pot with the pasta.
32Wash and dry parsley. Shave leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Reserve a small amount for garnish and add the rest to the pot with the pasta.
33Wash and dry parsley. Shave leaves off the stems; discard the stems and mince the leaves. Reserve a small amount for garnish and add the rest to the pot with the pasta.
34To serve, divide pasta between bowls and garnish with remaining parsley. Enjoy!
35To serve, divide pasta between bowls and garnish with remaining parsley. Enjoy!
36To serve, divide pasta between bowls and garnish with remaining parsley. Enjoy!