Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti. Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, remove from heat, and quickly add the egg mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 5
Serve
Season with additional black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
