Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of 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 the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then drain the spaghetti and set aside.

4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet, add 150 grams of diced pancetta over medium heat. Cook until the pancetta is crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Set aside.
6
Combine Ingredients
Once the pancetta is cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and toss to combine.
7
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously 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
Add 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the pasta and mix well.

9
Garnish
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and sprinkle over the pasta before serving.
10
Serve
Divide the carbonara into serving bowls and enjoy immediately while hot.