Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, and pecorino cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated pecorino cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

4
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti. Quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine.
5
Add the Sauce
Remove the skillet from the heat, and then immediately pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta. Toss quickly to coat the pasta, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach a creamy consistency.
6
Season
Taste the carbonara and add salt if necessary, remembering that the pancetta and cheese are already salty. Toss to mix well.

7
Serve
Plate the spaghetti carbonara and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with additional pecorino cheese and black pepper on the side.