# Carbonara

Spaghetti alla carbonara; luscious and wonderfully indulgent, pasta carbonara takes as long to make as it does to cook the pasta. {align=left}

> [!tip]
> This recipe uses raw eggs, which are essentially cooked by tossing with hot pasta, just enough to thicken into a sauce.


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## Steps

1. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil (1 tablespoon salt for every 2 quarts of water.) {align=left}
   
   

2. While the water is coming to a boil, heat the olive oil or butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. {align=left}
   
   

3. Beat the eggs and half of the cheese {align=left}
   
   

4. Once the water has reached a rolling boil, add the dry pasta, and cook {align=left}
   
   

5. Toss the pasta with pancetta or bacon {align=left}
   
   

## Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter {align=left}

1/2 pound pancetta or thick cut bacon, diced 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced, about 1 teaspoon (optional) {align=left}

3 to 4 whole eggs {align=left}

1 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese {align=left}

1 pound spaghetti (or bucatini or fettuccine) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste {align=left}

## Credits

This recipe was inspired by Elise Bauer's recipe: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spaghetti_alla_carbonara/ {align=left}

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