Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2
Prepare Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
4
Combine Everything
Add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5
Serve
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.