Step by step
Cook the spaghetti al dente, drain and mix with the sauce in a bowl. Add the bacon slices.
Tips
You can prepare your spaghetti carbonara either using pancetta or, as they do sometimes in Italy, meat from the pig’s cheek which is quite fatty and has a similar flavour.
Trivia
Spaghetti carbonara is a true classic of central Italy: in particular, it is very popular in Rome.