This Easy Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe Will Wow Your Guests

Ingredients for Spaghetti Carbonara

• 14 oz spaghetti
• 7 oz cooked pancetta or guanciale, diced (can also use bacon)
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (can also use Parmesan)
• 4 cloves garlic, freshly grated
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Salt

Directions for Spaghetti Carbonara

1. Cook the spaghetti to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
2. Cook the pancetta/guanciale/bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic. Cook until the meat is crispy and let sit.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the cheese. Add lots of black pepper.
4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the meat and garlic. Remove from the heat.
5. Next, quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to ensure the eggs don't scramble. The residual heat from the pasta will cook the eggs just enough to create a creamy sauce. If it turns out too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
6. Top with more cheese and black pepper and serve!