Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing Sauce
- 4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 150 grams of diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
While the pancetta is cooking, whisk together 4 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl until well combined. Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Combining Everything
- 6
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the pancetta is crispy, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine. Remove from heat.
- 7
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs gently, creating a creamy sauce.
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.