---
title: Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon & Crisp Lettuce Salad
servings: 2
category: main dish
cuisine: Italian
tags: bacon,carbonara,garnish-and-gather,italian,pasta,salad
source: Unknown
description: 
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
---

Trim root from @lettuce{1 head} and separate into leaves.

Mince @chives{1 T}.

In a serving #bowl{}, whisk to combine @sherry vinegar{1 T}, @minced red onion{1/2 T}, @garlic{1/4 t}, @sugar{1/4 t}, 3 Tbsp @olive oil{} & @salt{} to taste.

Bring a large #pot{} of salted @water{} to a boil for @pasta{8 oz, Pasta Mami spaghetti}.

Separate 1 @egg{}, discarding egg whites.

In a large #bowl{}, combine @egg yolk{1}, 2 whole @eggs{}, most of @Pecorino cheese{3 T} & @Parmesan cheese{3 T} (reserve 1 Tbsp for garnish) and @salt{1/4 tsp} & @black pepper{}.

Chop @bacon{3 slices}.

Add chopped @bacon{} to a large #sauté pan{} and cook over med-high until browned and crispy, ~{4–6 min}.

Add @pasta{} to boiling @water{} and cook ~{4–5 min}, stirring occasionally, until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup @pasta water{}.

Add drained @pasta{} to pan with @bacon{}, tossing to combine.

Transfer hot @pasta{} & @bacon{} to #bowl{} with @eggs{} & @cheese{}, then toss with 1/4 cup reserved @pasta water{}.

Stir vigorously with a large #spoon{} until creamy, adding more @pasta water{}, 1 Tbsp at a time, as needed for desired consistency.

Toss @lettuce{} with vinaigrette & @chives{}.

Scoop @pasta{} onto a plate, sprinkle with remaining @cheese{} and serve salad alongside.