Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Lou Lou on Market
Time30m
Serves4

Classic Italian pasta with pancetta and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Pancetta

    While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

  2. 4

    Combine Everything

    Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Quickly add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine, allowing the heat to slightly cook the eggs when added next.

  3. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing quickly 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.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and extra black pepper if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

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