Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients:

• 200g spaghetti

• 100g pancetta or bacon (diced)

• 2 large eggs

• 50g grated parmesan cheese

• 2 cloves garlic (optional)

• Salt & black pepper

• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. Heat olive oil in a pan, cook pancetta until crispy. Add garlic if using.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and parmesan together.

4. Add drained pasta into the pan (off heat), mix with pancetta.

5. Quickly pour egg mixture while stirring to create a creamy sauce (not scrambled).

6. Add pasta water gradually for smooth texture.

7. Season with pepper and serve immediately.