Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Tangiers

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
3
Drain Spaghetti
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.

4
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
6
Season Egg Mixture
Add black pepper to the egg mixture and stir well.

7
Combine Spaghetti and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, tossing to combine.
8
Create Sauce
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly add the egg and cheese mixture, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
9
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if desired.

10
Garnish and Serve
Serve the spaghetti carbonara garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.