Carbonara Recipe - Great Italian Chefs

Step 1

Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water for 8–10 minutes

Step 2

Meanwhile, mix together the Parmesan and egg yolks in a small bowl and set aside

Step 3

Cook the pancetta in a large frying pan until crispy. Once cooked, reserve the pancetta and the fat that has been released during cooking separately

Step 4

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a ladleful of the pasta water and drain the pasta

Step 5

Transfer the pasta to the pancetta frying pan and add the reserved pancetta fat and minced garlic. Gently heat the pan then remove from the heat and quickly stir through the egg yolk and Parmesan mixture. Add a little of the pasta water to emulsify the sauce

Step 6

Mix well then add the pancetta and black pepper to taste. Add a little more pasta water if necessary

Step 7

Serve immediately with some more freshly grated Parmesan