Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti tossed in a creamy sauce with pancetta and peas.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and pancetta. Cook until the pancetta is crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper. Stir in the frozen peas.
4
Mix Everything Together
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy.
5
Serve
Season with salt and additional black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.