Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghetti
• 8 oz pancetta
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• salt
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. 2 While pasta cooks, cook diced pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
3. 3 In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
4. 4 When pasta is ready, drain and add it to the skillet with pancetta. Remove skillet from heat.
5. 5 Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, tossing continuously to coat. The residual heat will cook the eggs without scrambling them.
6. 6 If the sauce seems too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
7. 7 Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Enjoy while hot!