Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with pancetta, egg, cheese, and black pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti 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.

4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
5
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

6
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine.
7
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring rapidly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
8
Season
Season generously with black pepper and mix until everything is well combined. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.