Making spaghetti carbonara is quick and easy. You only need a few ingredients: bacon, eggs, Parmesan, pasta, and a bit of olive oil. The key is to mix everything while the pasta is hot so the eggs create a silky, creamy sauce—no cream needed.

Start by cooking bacon in olive oil until crispy. Meanwhile, boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. In a bowl, mix two eggs, one extra yolk, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan. Reserve some pasta water before draining.

Once the bacon is done, toss the hot pasta with the egg mixture, adding pasta water to thin it out. Stir quickly to prevent scrambling. Add the bacon and peas, then mix until smooth. Serve immediately with fresh cracked black pepper.