Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLeñaSpaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Leña
Time30m
Serves4

Pasta with pancetta, egg, and Parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Prepare Ingredients

  1. 1

    Chop Pancetta

    Cut the pancetta into small cubes or strips, about 1 cm in size.

  2. 2

    Grate Parmesan

    Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Eggs

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

  4. 4

    Chop Parsley

    Finely chop the parsley for garnish.

Cook Pasta

  1. 5

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

  2. 6

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Cook Pancetta

  1. 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

  1. 8

    Drain Pasta

    Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

  2. 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.

  3. 10

    Add Egg Mixture

    Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti. Toss vigorously to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a creamy sauce.

  4. 11

    Season and Garnish

    Taste and season with salt and more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

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