Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Classic spaghetti with pancetta, eggs, and pecorino cheese.

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2
Prepare the Pancetta
While the spaghetti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated pecorino cheese until well combined. Add a generous amount of black pepper.
4
Combine Ingredients
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine.
5
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat and pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce. If the mixture is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
6
Serve
Serve immediately with extra pecorino cheese and black pepper on top.