Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Meat
Garnish
Method
Cooking the 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, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Reserve pasta water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Then, drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 3
Mix egg yolks and cream
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Cooking the Pancetta
- 4
Cook the pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine pasta and pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine well.
- 6
Add the sauce
Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti while continuously tossing to coat the pasta. The residual heat will cook the eggs gently and create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 7
Season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if desired.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.