Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta in a creamy sauce with pancetta, egg, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Everything
- 6
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and let cool slightly for about 1 minute.
- 7
Add Egg Mixture
Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, stirring 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.
- 8
Season and Garnish
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.