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Spaghetti Carbonara

Few Italian trattoria dishes are as reliable as Spaghetti Carbonara: silky pasta in a creamy egg-and-cheese sauce with crispy pancetta. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min
25Minutes
4Servings
4.7Rating
MediumLevel
Spaghetti Carbonara

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.
  • Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 6 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
  • plus 5 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti to al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

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