Name: Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe 🇮🇹🍝
Ingredients: 8 oz 225g spaghetti; 2 large eggs; ½ cup 50g grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano); 4 oz 115g pancetta or bacon, diced; 2 cloves garlic (minced (optional, but adds great flavor)); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish (optional))

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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe 🇮🇹🍝

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Servings 3

Ingredients

8 oz 225g spaghetti
2 large eggs
½ cup 50g grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
4 oz 115g pancetta or bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic minced (optional, but adds great flavor)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti until al dente (firm to the bite). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

Cook the Pancetta (or Bacon):

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add pancetta and cook until crispy.
(Optional: Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then remove.)

Combine Everything:

Reduce the heat and add the hot drained spaghetti to the pan. Toss to coat with the pancetta fat.
Remove the pan from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
Add a little pasta water (1-2 tbsp at a time) until the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.