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Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara

Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 30 mins

A classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti tossed in a silky sauce of eggs, cheese, and crispy pancetta. Simple ingredients, perfect technique, and unbeatable comfort.



 

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 150g pancetta or bacon lardons
  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 75g grated parmesan or pecorino
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta

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  1. Step 2

    Cook the spaghetti in well-salted boiling water according to packet instructions.

  2. Step 3

    Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.

Crisp the Pancetta

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    Fry the pancetta in a large pan over medium heat until crisp.

  2. Step 5

    Add the garlic and cook briefly for flavour, then remove and discard the garlic.

Prepare the Egg Mixture

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    Beat the eggs in a bowl with the grated cheese and plenty of black pepper.

Combine

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    Add the drained pasta to the pan with the pancetta and remove from the heat.

  2. Step 8

    Pour in the egg mixture and toss quickly to coat.

  3. Step 9

    Add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen and create a silky sauce.

Serve

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  1. Step 10

    Taste and adjust seasoning.

  2. Step 11

    Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper.

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