Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

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Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, beat the eggs in a bowl and mix in the grated parmesan cheese.
  4. In a pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve half cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the spaghetti to the pan with pancetta and garlic. Toss to coat the pasta.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the egg and parmesan mixture, combining well.
  8. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 150g pancetta, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, beat the eggs in a bowl and mix in the grated parmesan cheese.
  4. In a pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve half cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. Add the spaghetti to the pan with pancetta and garlic. Toss to coat the pasta.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and quickly stir in the egg and parmesan mixture, combining well.
  8. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.