Spaghetti Carbonara
A creamy, delicious Italian pasta dish featuring pancetta, eggs, cheese, and black pepper.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Pancetta
- 1
Marinate the Pancetta
Allow pancetta to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to enhance flavor.
Preparing the Carbonara Mixture
- 1
Whisk eggs and yolks
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks until combined.
Tip: Use room-temperature eggs for a silkier sauce.
- 2
Combine cheese and pepper
Stir in pecorino and parmesan cheese. Add a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
Tip: Do not add salt to the egg mixture, as the cheese and pancetta provide necessary salinity. Reserve some pasta water before draining the pasta to adjust sauce consistency.
How to Make Spaghetti Carbonara
Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- 2
Fry the Pancetta
In a skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Quickly toss the hot pasta with the carbonara mixture and crispy pancetta. Add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired creaminess.
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