Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with pancetta and cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Preparing Sauce
- 2
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine.
- 5
Serving
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.