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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Prepare Ingredients
- 1
Chop Pancetta
Cut the pancetta into small cubes or strips, about 1 cm in size.
- 2
Grate Parmesan
Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Eggs
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.
- 4
Chop Parsley
Finely chop the parsley for garnish.
Cook Pasta
- 5
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Cook Pancetta
- 7
Fry Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 8
Drain Pasta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- 9
Mix Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Toss to combine, ensuring the spaghetti is coated with the pancetta fat.
- 10
- 11
Season and Garnish
Taste and season with salt and more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
