Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Pancetta
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Mix the Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add black pepper to taste.
Cooking the Pancetta
- 5
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until it is crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Everything
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and let cool for a minute.
- 7
Add Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired creaminess.
- 8
Garnish
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional black pepper, if desired.