Spaghetti Carbonara

 Here's a detailed recipe for making Spaghetti Carbonara:

                                                            

 Ingredients:

400g spaghetti

200g pancetta or guanciale (Italian cured pork cheek), diced

2 large eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)

3 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole

Freshly ground black pepper

 Salt

Fresh parsley (optional), chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   Grate the Parmesan cheese.

   Dice the pancetta or guanciale.

   Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well. Add the grated cheese to the eggs and mix together.

2. Cook the Spaghetti:

    Fill a large pot with water, add a generous amount of salt, and bring to a boil.

   Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

3. Cook the Pancetta or Guanciale:

   While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.

   Add the diced pancetta or guanciale and the whole garlic cloves to the skillet.

   Cook until the pancetta or guanciale is crispy and golden brown, and the fat has rendered out. Remove the garlic cloves and discard them.

4. Combine Pasta and Pancetta:

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

    Immediately add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta or guanciale. Toss to coat the pasta in the rendered fat.

5. Mix with Egg and Cheese:

   Remove the skillet from heat to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

   Quickly add the egg and cheese mixture to the pasta, tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce. If the mixture seems too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

6. Season and Serve:

    Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

    Garnish with additional grated cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

   Serve immediately.

Tips:

Work quickly when adding the egg mixture to the pasta to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

The residual heat from the pasta and pancetta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.

 Adding pasta water helps to achieve the perfect consistency for the sauce.

Enjoy your homemade Spaghetti Carbonara!

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