Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with pancetta, egg, and parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook the Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- 4
Drain the Pasta
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 5
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta or guanciale until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 6
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine.
- 8
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously to combine. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
- 9
Adjust Consistency
If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired creaminess is achieved.
- 10
Season to Taste
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more black pepper if needed.
Serving
- 11
Plate the Pasta
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
