Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, bacon, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and set it aside, but keep it warm.

5
Cook Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon or pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
6
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

7
Combine Pasta and Bacon
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon. Toss to combine and heat through.
8
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, tossing rapidly to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until reaching desired creaminess.
9
Serve
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.