Carbonara Recipe
A rich cream sauce with pancetta, egg and black pepper
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.




