Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. This will help adjust the sauce consistency later.
- 4
Drain Spaghetti
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until it’s crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 6
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Combining
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Toss to combine and ensure the spaghetti is coated with the pancetta fat.
- 8
- 9
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired creaminess is achieved.
- 10
Serve
Plate the spaghetti carbonara and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.
