Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of 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 spaghetti, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water. This will help adjust the sauce consistency later.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
- 5
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 150 grams of diced pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Whisk Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs and 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
- 7
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta (off the heat) and toss to combine.
- 8
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously 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.
Serve
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.