Spaghetti with bacon, tomatoes, and poached egg
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It will take you about 20 minutes in total. While the spaghetti is cooking, you can sauté the tomatoes with bacon and boil the egg. There is a special technique for preparing poached eggs. If this method seems too complicated, crack the egg into a slotted spoon and lower it into boiling water. As soon as you see the egg white has set, remove the egg and place it directly onto the dish. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water. Cut the bacon into small cubes. Place on a heated surface and fry until a golden crust forms.
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Step 2
2. Remove the bacon from the pan, add the minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, then add the sliced tomatoes. Cook the vegetables until tender, then remove the pan from the heat.
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Step 3
3. Pour 3.5 liters of water into a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of salt and vinegar. Once small bubbles appear, crack 1 egg into a plate, then gently slide the egg into the water. Repeat the same steps with the remaining eggs. Using a wooden spoon, swirl the water to create a vortex. After 2 minutes, remove the eggs one by one.
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Step 4
4. Return the pan with tomatoes to the heat, add the bacon and use tongs to transfer the spaghetti into the pan. Add the grated cheese, basil leaves, salt, pepper, and mix well. If the spaghetti is too dry, pour in 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the pasta.
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Step 5
5. Divide the spaghetti into 4 portions, place an egg on top of each portion, and serve immediately.