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Classic Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Fill a large pan with water with 1tbsp salt and 1tbsp olive oil, place over high heat, and bring to a boil;
  • Add the spaghetti, and stir until all the strands are submerged;
  • Cook for some 10 minutes or so or until al dente
  • Put the oil, butter, and garlic in a frying pan and cook gently until garlic begins to sizzle;
  • Add the pancetta and cook on a low heat, 2 to 3 minutes until the pancetta and garlic begin to brown, but not crisp;
  • Add the wine, increase heat to high, and cook until it has reduced by half;
  • Remove from the heat and set aside;
  • While the pasta is cooking, put the parsley and the grated cheeses in a serving bowl large enough to serve the pasta in;
  • Add the eggs, cream (if using) and season lightly with salt and generously with pepper;
  • Combine together thoroughly;
  • When the pasta is almost ready, put the pan with the pancetta back over medium-high heat;
  • When ready, drain the pasta and pour into the serving bowl tossing vigorously until it is well coated with the egg mixture;
  • Pour the contents of the frying pan into the bowl, toss again, and serve immediately;
  • Great with crusty bread

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    " It was excellent "
    Karen_B ate it and said...
    I don't eat a lot of pasta, so glad I tried this dish!! I did add some fresh peas to the boiling water with the noodles, just because I like them, otherwise I made this just as instructed. All I had for wine was a Chardonnay, worked just fine (a glass for me and a little for the recipe, LOL). Anyway, it was a simple and very tasty dish. Great for quick dinner, I served it with a salad and some crusty bread! Thanks Don!
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    " It was excellent "
    NadineM ate it and said...
    March 17/16 This is a fantastic recipe for sure. Quick and easy to pull together. Loved the combo of flavours. Will be making again for sure. Thank you Don for not only this wonderful recipe but for all the recipes you have given us.

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    " It was excellent "
    DebbyJean ate it and said...
    This is magic! I could eat this every day. Easy and full of wonderful flavors. Thanks for sharing Don!
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