Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Pasta Mani

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with egg, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 400 grams of spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.

2
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add 1 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper and mix again.

3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 150 grams of diced pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.

5
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.