Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside.
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and return it to the pot.
Preparing the Sauce
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
Combine Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated parmesan cheese until well combined. Add black pepper and mix.
Combining Ingredients
Mix Everything Together
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing everything together to create a creamy sauce. If the mixture is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the pasta and add salt if needed, ensuring the dish has the right flavor.
Serve
Transfer the spaghetti carbonara to serving plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.