Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2
Prepare the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
- 4
- 5
Serve
Plate the spaghetti carbonara, adding extra Parmesan and black pepper on top. Serve immediately.