Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

2
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

3
Cook Pancetta or Guanciale
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta or guanciale. Cook until the meat is crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta or guanciale. Toss to combine, allowing the heat of the pasta to slightly cool (this prevents scrambling the eggs).
5
Add Sauce
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing quickly to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

6
Garnish and Serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.