Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Gita Pita

Time30m

Serves4

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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 the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.

2
Prepare the Pancetta/Guanciale
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta or guanciale and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Mix the Egg and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.

4
Combine Everything
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the pancetta/guanciale. Toss to combine and let it cool slightly for about 1 minute to avoid scrambling the eggs.
5
Add the Egg Mixture
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti while tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
6
Season to Taste
Taste the pasta and adjust the seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed.

7
Serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper if desired.