Spaghettoni Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound spaghettoni pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces pancetta, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghettoni pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Use tongs or a pasta fork to remove the pasta from the pot and transfer it to a colander to strain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until crispy. Next, add the chopped garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs together and mix in both grated cheeses until well-combined. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, but be careful not to overdo it on the salt.
4. Once the pasta is finished cooking and has been strained, add it to the frying pan with the pancetta and garlic. Stir to combine and heat everything together for about a minute or two.
5. Remove the frying pan from the heat, and then slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta while continuing to stir the pasta thoroughly. This will help prevent the eggs from solidifying too quickly and becoming scrambled eggs in your pasta dish. Once everything is mixed together, cover the frying pan with a lid and let it sit for about 2-3 minutes to allow the eggs to cook from the residual heat of the pasta.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Verdict:

This Spaghettoni Carbonara recipe is delicious and perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly evening. The traditional combination of egg, cheese, pancetta, and garlic create a creamy and savory flavor that will have you coming back for seconds!

Serving Suggestion:

This pasta dish is best served hot and fresh. Pair with a simple green salad and a glass of white wine to complement the flavors of the carbonara sauce. Enjoy!