Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Warehouse 9

Time30m

Serves4

Pasta with pancetta, egg, and parmesan cheese.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Cook the Spaghetti
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

3
Cook the Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
4
Mix the Eggs and Cheese
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

5
Combine Spaghetti with Pancetta
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine, allowing the pasta to absorb the flavors.
6
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, 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 reached.
7
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your spaghetti carbonara!