Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Pancetta
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing Sauce
- 5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Set Aside
Set the egg mixture aside while you prepare the pancetta.
Cooking Pancetta
- 7
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 8
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, tossing to combine.
- 10
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- 11
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you achieve a creamy consistency.
Serving
- 12
Serve
Plate the spaghetti carbonara and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.