Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti, pancetta, egg, bourbon barrel pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, chop the pancetta into small pieces and grate the Parmesan cheese.
2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Mix Egg and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and bourbon barrel pepper until well combined.
5
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired creaminess is achieved.
6
Season and Serve
Season with salt and additional bourbon barrel pepper if desired. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.