Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Booche’s

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400g of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

3
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 150g of pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 100g of grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
5
Combine Ingredients
Add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the mixture is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

6
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti carbonara in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional black pepper, if desired.