Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all the ingredients and prepare them for cooking. Cut the pancetta into small cubes, grate the Parmesan cheese, and beat the eggs in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cook the Spaghetti

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

3. 3

   Cook the Pancetta

   While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine Eggs and Cheese

   In the bowl with the beaten eggs, add the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Mix well to create a creamy mixture.

5. 5

   Combine Spaghetti and Pancetta

   Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the spaghetti. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine.

6. 6

   Add Egg Mixture

   Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot spaghetti, stirring 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.

7. 7

   Serve

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