Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Flyover
Time30m
Serves4

Classic pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Pancetta

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

Preparing Sauce

  1. 2

    Mix the Sauce Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Cooking Pancetta

  1. 3

    Cook Pancetta

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until the pancetta is crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 4

    Combine Pasta and Pancetta

    Once the spaghetti is al dente, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti. Quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine.

  2. 5

    Add Sauce

    Remove the skillet from heat. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing quickly to combine and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Pecorino Romano cheese if desired.

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