Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, and cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Preparing Sauce
- 3
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add black pepper and mix again.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta. Quickly add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta.
- 6
Add Egg Mixture
Off the heat, pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring quickly to combine. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 7
Season and Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.