Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Classic Italian pasta with egg, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Meat
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
Boil Water for Pasta
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring it to a boil.
Prepare the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese until well combined. Add black pepper to taste.
Cook Pancetta
Cut the pancetta into small cubes. In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cooking Pasta and Combining
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Combine Everything
Quickly add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and allow the residual heat to warm the pasta.
Serving
Plate and Garnish
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese if desired.
