Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the hot pasta water before draining the spaghetti in a colander.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add thick bacon strips and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Stir in red chili flakes and turn off the heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together miso paste, whole eggs, egg yolks, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the reserved hot pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet containing the crispy bacon and remnants of bacon fat. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Off the heat, pour the miso sauce over the pasta and quickly toss until the spaghetti is liberally coated. Adjust consistency with more reserved pasta water if needed.
- Plate the Miso Carbonara in warm bowls, top with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground black pepper, and finish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
Ensure spaghetti is al dente for the best texture. Combine egg mixture off heat to prevent curdling. Reserve hot pasta water for adjusting sauce thickness.