Pasta Carbonara: A Classic Italian Dish Bursting with Flavor

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring a creamy sauce made with eggs, cheese, 

and crispy pancetta.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of spaghetti or fettuccine
• 4 ounces of pancetta, diced
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese for garnish

Steps

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2: In a skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until golden and crispy. 

Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 4: Cook the pasta in the boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the 

cooking water.

Step 5: Quickly add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine and 

heat the pasta.

Step 6: Remove the skillet from heat and slowly pour in the egg mixture, stirring continuously. 

The residual heat will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.

Step 7: If needed, slowly add the reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce. Season with salt 

and additional black pepper to taste.

Step 8: Serve the pasta carbonara immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and 

chopped parsley.

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