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Creamy One-Pot Spaghetti Carbonara

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A quick and easy one-pot spaghetti carbonara recipe that delivers creamy, comforting flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) dry spaghetti (regular or whole wheat)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) pancetta, diced (or bacon as a substitute)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 cup (100 grams) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, generous amount
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden, stirring occasionally. Remove pancetta and leave rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic to the pancetta fat and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Pour in 4 cups (960 ml) water and a pinch of salt. Add dry spaghetti whole, pressing gently to submerge. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente and water mostly evaporated.
  4. While pasta cooks, whisk together egg yolks, grated Parmesan, freshly cracked black pepper, and heavy cream if using, in a mixing bowl.
  5. Remove skillet from heat once pasta is al dente and pan is still moist. Quickly stir in pancetta pieces, then pour in egg and cheese mixture, tossing vigorously to coat pasta without scrambling eggs.
  6. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Work quickly when adding the egg mixture off the heat to avoid curdling. Use fresh Parmesan finely grated for smooth melting. Save some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Pancetta can be swapped with bacon. For dairy-free, omit cream and use coconut milk or nutritional yeast.

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