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- 1
Cook pasta
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Cook pancetta
Cook pancetta in a large skillet until crispy, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- 3
Make egg mixture
Whisk eggs, Pecorino, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
- 4
Combine
Add hot pasta to skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg mixture, tossing constantly. Add pasta water to create creamy sauce.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with extra cheese and parsley.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Created by: Gather
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 8 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pastaCook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Cook pancettaCook pancetta in a large skillet until crispy, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Make egg mixtureWhisk eggs, Pecorino, Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl.
- CombineAdd hot pasta to skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat. Quickly stir in egg mixture, tossing constantly. Add pasta water to create creamy sauce.
- ServeServe immediately with extra cheese and parsley.
Notes & Tips
Work quickly and off heat to avoid scrambling the eggs. The residual heat creates a silky sauce.