Spaghetti Carbonara

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, cut the pancetta into small cubes. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy. Add the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, then remove the garlic.

3. 3

   In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated parmesan cheese. Season with a little salt and a generous amount of black pepper.

4. 4

   Once the pasta is cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.

5. 5

   Add the hot spaghetti to the pan with the pancetta and remove from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly to coat the spaghetti and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

6. 6

   Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.