Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Classic pasta carbonara with 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 water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and return it to the pot off the heat.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 150 grams of pancetta until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 6
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- 7
Combine with Pasta
Quickly add the egg and cheese mixture to the hot pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the mixture is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 8
Season
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper and stir to combine.
Garnishing and Serving
- 9
Serve
Portion the pasta into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
