Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water 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 and set aside.
4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

6
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and mix well to combine.
8
Add Sauce
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing vigorously to combine. The residual heat from the pasta will cook the eggs.
9
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired creaminess is achieved.
10
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.