Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce with pancetta and parmesan.

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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 package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
4
Combine Everything
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, and toss to combine.
5
Add the Sauce
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing continuously 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.
6
Serve
Season with additional black pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.