Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside, but do not rinse.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the pancetta is crispy, add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
- 9
Season
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Pasta
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- 11
Enjoy
Enjoy your creamy Pasta Carbonara immediately!
