Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta dish with pancetta, eggs, and parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the pancetta into small pieces. Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside. Beat the eggs in a bowl and mix with grated Parmesan and black pepper.
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Serve
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan and black pepper on top.