Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Damacios

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pasta
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, then drain the spaghetti.
2
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. Remove from heat.
3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper.
4
Combine Everything
Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, then quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy.
5
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and black pepper.