Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Classic pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Pancetta
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 5
Beat Eggs
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper until well combined.
Cooking Pancetta
- 6
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine.
- 8
- 9
Adjust Sauce Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
Serving
- 10
Plate and Garnish
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese if desired.
