Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and toss to combine. Let cool for a minute, then pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to combine and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.
