Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta tossed in a creamy sauce with pancetta and parmesan cheese.

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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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
3
Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
4
Combine
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat, and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
5
Serve
Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.