Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Pancetta
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Pancetta Cooking
- 3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Spaghetti and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and allow the residual heat to warm the pasta.
- 5
Serving
- 6
Serve the Carbonara
Plate the spaghetti carbonara and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper on the side.
