Spaghetti Carbonara
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+ +Description: A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
+ +Serves: 4 servings
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+ +Ingredients
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- 400g spaghetti +
- 150g pancetta, diced +
- 2 large eggs +
- 100g pecorino cheese, grated +
- 100g parmesan cheese, grated +
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed +
- 2 tablespoons olive oil +
- Freshly ground black pepper +
- Salt, to taste +
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. +
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and garlic, cooking until the pancetta is crispy. Remove garlic. +
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the pecorino and parmesan cheeses. Add a generous amount of black pepper. +
- Once the pasta is done, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Quickly toss the hot spaghetti with the pancetta in the skillet. +
- Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the egg and cheese mixture, using a little of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce. +
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan and more pepper on top. +
Nutrition
+Calories: 600 calories per serving
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