Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a luxurious meal or a quick dinner. Made with simple ingredients like pasta, cheese, egg, and pancetta, this dish is easy to make yet incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Follow this simple recipe to learn how to make the best Spaghetti Carbonara.
Ingredients
To make Spaghetti Carbonara, you will need:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 ounces of pancetta or bacon, diced
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Directions
1. Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
2. In a large skillet, cook pancetta/bacon until crispy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the pancetta/bacon and toss to coat.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture until well combined. If the pasta seems too dry, add more pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
6. Serve hot, topped with more Parmesan cheese and black pepper, if desired.
Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh eggs and Parmesan cheese, for a better flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the egg mixture or it will turn into scrambled eggs.
- If you don't have pancetta or bacon, you can substitute it with prosciutto or guanciale.
- If you are concerned about raw egg, you can cook the egg mixture using the residual heat in the pasta instead of raw.
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