Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Finishing Touches
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Combining Ingredients
- 8
- 9
Mix in Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly 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.
Serving
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.