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Classic Carbonara

Italian Cuisine

Jasper Janboy MontereyJasper Janboy Monterey
clones: 12

Total Time

25 minutes

10m prep + 15m cook

Servings

4

Difficulty

medium

About This Recipe

Authentic Italian carbonara with eggs, cheese, and pancetta.

Ingredients

No ingredients listed yet.

Steps
  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    Cook pancetta until crispy.

  3. 3

    Mix eggs and Parmesan in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Add pasta to pancetta pan.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and pour egg mixture, stirring quickly.

  6. 6

    Add pasta water to adjust creaminess.

  7. 7

    Season with pepper.

Chef's Notes

Do not cook eggs on direct heat to avoid scrambling.