Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Classic Italian pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta. Cook until the pancetta is crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Mix the Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add a generous amount of black pepper and mix again.
4
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and mix well.
5
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
6
Serve
Season with additional black pepper and salt to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.