Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Istruzioni

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Add the garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, then remove and discard the garlic.

4. 4

   In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.

5. 5

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.

6. 6

   Add the spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta fat and toss to coat.

7. 7

   Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.

8. 8

   Stir in the cooked pancetta and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Pecorino Romano and black pepper if desired.