Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic pasta dish with pancetta, egg, and parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
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, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Combining
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing constantly 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.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.
