Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

• 200g spaghetti
• 100g pancetta (or bacon) diced
• 2 large eggs
• 50g grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic peeled (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

• oil salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water
• then drain,Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
• Add the pancetta (and garlic if using) and cook until crispy. Remove the garlic after cooking
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the grated Parmesan and a generous amount of black pepper
• Combine everything
• Add the hot drained pasta to the pan with pancetta and toss to coat.Remove from heat
• then slowly stir in the egg mixture
• using reserved pasta water (a little at a time) to create a creamy saucePlate the pasta
• sprinkle extra Parmesan and black pepper on top, and serve immediately!
• Tip: Never add cream—authentic carbonara gets its creaminess from eggs and cheese!