Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all the ingredients and prepare them for cooking. Chop the pancetta into small pieces and grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.

2. 2

   Cook the Spaghetti

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Pancetta

   While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Prepare the Egg Mixture

   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.

5. 5

   Combine Pasta and Pancetta

   Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine.

6. 6

   Add the Egg Mixture

   Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

7. 7

   Serve

   Taste the pasta and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper.