Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Preparation of Ingredients

- Measure about 100 grams of pasta (preferably spaghetti). - Beat 1 large egg in a separate bowl. - Grate approximately 20 grams of Parmesan cheese. - Cut approximately 30 grams of pancetta or bacon into small pieces. - Finely chop one garlic clove. - Prepare olive oil, salt, and black pepper as needed.

Cooking the Pasta

- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. - Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. - Reserve some pasta water for later use before draining the pasta.

Making the Carbonara Sauce

- In a large pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. - Add the chopped garlic and pancetta/bacon. Cook until the pancetta is crispy. - Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the pan, mixing well. - Quickly pour in the beaten egg and grated cheese, stirring continuously to combine and create a creamy sauce. - If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency. - Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serving

- Serve the spaghetti carbonara hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.