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Creamy Carbonara Recipe Easy Homemade with Crispy Pancetta and Silky Egg

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A quick and easy creamy carbonara with crispy pancetta and silky egg sauce that clings perfectly to pasta, delivering nostalgic Italian comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) dried spaghetti
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) diced pancetta
  • 3 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ½ cup (50 grams) grated Pecorino Romano
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt for pasta water and seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Salt it generously (about 1 tablespoon per 4 quarts of water). Add 12 ounces spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 ounces diced pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 egg yolk with 1 cup grated Parmesan and ½ cup Pecorino Romano. Add about 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and mix until smooth.
  4. Once pasta is al dente, reserve 1 cup (240 ml) pasta water and drain the rest. Quickly transfer hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta fat over low heat.
  5. Remove skillet from heat and immediately pour egg and cheese mixture over pasta. Toss vigorously with tongs or pasta fork to coat every strand. Add reserved pasta water gradually to loosen sauce to a smooth, silky consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more black pepper and a pinch of salt if necessary.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Pecorino Romano and fresh black pepper.

Notes

Temper the eggs by removing the pan from heat before adding the egg mixture to avoid scrambling. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce gradually. Serve immediately for best texture. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of water to maintain creaminess.

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