Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta dish with pancetta.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until it is crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 5
Whisk Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 6
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine and allow the pasta to absorb some of the pancetta fat.
- 7
- 8
Season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if necessary.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.