Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce and pancetta

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then, drain the spaghetti and set aside.

4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until it becomes crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

6
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and coat the spaghetti with the pancetta fat.
7
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly 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.
8
Season
Taste and add salt if necessary. Adjust seasoning according to preference.

9
Plate and Garnish
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan if desired.