Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by The Loft

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually around 8-10 minutes).
3
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook until it is crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
6
Prepare Egg Mixture
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
7
Garlic Sauté
Finely chop the garlic and add it to the skillet with the pancetta. Turn the heat back on to low and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

8
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Toss to combine.
9
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously 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.
10
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with more black pepper if needed. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.