Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Prepare Pasta
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.
Prepare Sauce
- 2
Cook the Pancetta
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Make the Sauce Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Combine
- 4
- 5
Add the Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, tossing quickly to coat the pasta. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
- 6
Season and Serve
Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.