Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with pancetta, egg, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 2
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Combining
- 4
Mix Pasta and Pancetta
Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the pancetta fat.
- 5
Add the Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly to coat the spaghetti without scrambling the eggs. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- 6
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper as needed. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.
