Linguine Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Simple yet delicious!

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water. This will help to create a silky sauce later.
3
Drain the Pasta
Drain the linguine and return it to the pot, off the heat.

4
Mix the Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
5
Cook the Pork
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta or guanciale until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

6
Combine Pasta and Pork
Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the cooked pancetta or guanciale. Toss to combine.
7
Add the Egg Mixture
Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing the pasta. The residual heat from the pasta will cook the eggs gently, forming a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
8
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.