Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Pasta with creamy sauce, pancetta, and parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the pancetta into small pieces. Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and remove from heat.
- 5
Add Egg Mixture
Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing quickly 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.
- 6
Season and Serve
Season with salt and additional black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
