Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Heather's

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 400 grams of 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 for later use.
4
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside, but do not rinse.

5
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 150 grams of pancetta or guanciale. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta, tossing to combine.
8
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is achieved.
9
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper if desired.