Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Gocciolina

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, and pecorino cheese

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until it is crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated pecorino cheese until well combined. Season with a generous amount of black pepper.
4
Combine Ingredients
Quickly add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, using tongs to toss everything together. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional pecorino cheese and black pepper to taste.