Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Available for lunch & dinner through 1/15

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta or guanciale until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve desired creaminess.
5
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if desired. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.