Farfalle Carbonara Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta Carbonara Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta or guanciale over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 3
Mix the Egg and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add black pepper and salt to taste.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine. Remove from heat and pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 5
Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
