Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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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, then drain the spaghetti.

2
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.

4
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine, allowing the residual heat to warm the pasta.
5
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
6
Season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper as desired.

7
Garnish and Serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara topped with finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Enjoy immediately!