Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Instructions

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. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove the garlic and discard.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and pecorino cheese until well combined.

4. 4

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water. Add the spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with additional pecorino cheese if desired.