Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce and pancetta.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400 grams of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

5
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 150 grams of pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
6
Beat the Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors.
8
Mix in the Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

9
Plate the Pasta
Serve the pasta carbonara immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh black pepper, if desired.