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Anneke Silva

Fettuccine Carbonara with Pancetta

4.28 from 11 votes
The sharp Parmesan and creamy egg cling to the fettuccine and create a beautiful silky sauce when combined with the reserved pasta water, while the garlic and crispy pancetta adds texture to each bite of this wonderful Fettuccine Carbonara.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Fettuccine (~500g) or 1/2 of my homemade pasta dough prepared
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 150 grams Pancetta
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1 cup Parmesan
  • Freshly ground black pepper, tp taste
  • 1/2 cup Pasta water reserved

Equipment

  • Large Pasta Pot
  • Heavy bottomed pan, I like my Le Creuset Braiser
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Put a large pot of water on the on the stove and salt when it comes to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  3. As soon as the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
  4. Add the pancetta and cook until crisped, about 5 minutes.
    Add the pancetta and cook until crisped, about 5 minutes.
  5. While the pancetta is cooking, mix the Parmesan and eggs until smooth and set aside.
    While the pancetta is cooking, mix the Parmesan and eggs until smooth and set aside.
  6. Grate the garlic cloves into the pan and cook for an additional minute.
  7. As soon as the pasta is cooked, remove a half cup of pasta water and set aside.
  8. Take the pasta from the pot and add it to the pan with the garlic and pancetta.
  9. Mix the pasta with the oil and pancetta for two to three minutes to coat it.
    Mix the pasta with the oil and pancetta for two to three minutes to coat it.
  10. Take the pan off the heat and add the egg and Parmesan mixture.
    Take the pan off the heat and add the egg and Parmesan mixture.
  11. Mix quickly to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
  12. Add the reserved pasta water and mix until smooth.
    Add the reserved pasta water and mix until smooth.