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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Cooks' Note

The eggs in this dish are not fully cooked; it should not be prepared for pregnant women, babies, young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

Coarse salt
1 pound spaghetti
4 ounces pancetta, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add the pasta; cook until al dente. Drain. While the pasta cooks, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a bowl.

    Step 2

    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the oil to skillet; heat until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic; cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Lightly beat the eggs in a large serving bowl; set aside. Add the pasta to skillet; toss. Transfer to the eggs. Add the cheese and pancetta; toss. Season with pepper.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
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