Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti and chicken with carbonara.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook Spaghetti
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Once boiling, add 400 grams of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

2
Cook Chicken
While the pasta is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season 300 grams of chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let it rest before slicing.

3
Make Carbonara Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.

4
Combine Ingredients
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti. In the skillet used for chicken, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the drained spaghetti and sliced chicken, tossing to combine.
5
Finish the Dish
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
6
Garnish and Serve
Chop 2 tablespoons of parsley and sprinkle over the pasta before serving. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.