Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with egg, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5
Whisk the Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Set aside.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Toss to combine, allowing the heat to warm the pasta.
- 7
- 8
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired creaminess is achieved.
- 9
Season
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
