Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Spaghetti with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.

2
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.

4
Combine Ingredients
Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, then quickly pour in the egg mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
5
Serve
Plate the carbonara, sprinkle with extra parmesan and chopped parsley, and serve immediately.