Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the salt.
2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the 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 the pasta cooking water.
4
Drain Spaghetti
Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

5
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Pecorino Romano cheese until well combined. Set aside.
6
Add Black Pepper
Stir in the black pepper into the egg and cheese mixture.

7
Cook Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
8
Combine with Spaghetti
Once the pancetta is crispy, add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine.

9
Add Sauce to Pasta
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot 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 achieved.
10
Serve
Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper on top, if desired.