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, and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the pancetta to the pan and cook until it becomes crispy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  5. Drain the spaghetti, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
  6. Add the hot spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta, and toss to coat.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, stirring continuously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs.
  8. Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 200g pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the pancetta to the pan and cook until it becomes crispy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  5. Drain the spaghetti, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
  6. Add the hot spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta, and toss to coat.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti, stirring continuously. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs.
  8. Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.