Spaghetti Carbonara recipe served on a plate, by Beetle's Bar And Grill Kitchen Hours
Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Beetle's Bar And Grill Kitchen Hours
Time30m
Serves4

Classic pasta dish with creamy sauce and pancetta.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Cook Pasta

1

Prepare the 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 the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.

3

Reserve Pasta Water

Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

4

Drain Pasta

Drain the spaghetti and set aside, keeping it warm.

Prepare Sauce

5

Cook Pancetta

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until 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.

7

Combine Ingredients

Once the pancetta is cooked, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine.

8

Create the Sauce

Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

9

Season

Season with freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste.

Serve

10

Plate the Dish

Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.