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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Creamy pasta with egg, cheese, and pancetta

25 minutes2 servings
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Photo: Triplec85 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with cheese and pepper
  3. Cook pancetta in a skillet until crispy
  4. Toss hot pasta in the skillet with pancetta and fat
  5. Remove from heat, quickly mix in egg-cheese sauce
  6. Add pasta water as needed to create a creamy consistency

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