Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Spaghetti

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the Pancetta

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Sauté the Onions

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the pancetta and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the Peas

   Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

5. 5

   Prepare the Cream Sauce

   In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Add a bit of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed.

6. 6

   Combine Everything

   Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, onions, and peas. Pour the cream sauce over the spaghetti and toss everything together until well combined.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.