Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with pancetta, egg, and parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Preparing Sauce
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the hot drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine.
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti and toss vigorously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed.
Serving
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.