Layered Spaghetti Carbonara with Crispy Pancetta

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A classic Italian pasta dish featuring al dente spaghetti tossed with a creamy egg sauce and crispy pancetta for a rich, savory experience. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, pancetta, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 1 tbsp salt. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-9 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 oz diced pancetta and cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 3 large eggs with 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Quickly add the hot drained spaghetti to the pancetta skillet, tossing to combine and slightly cool.
  5. Step 5: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously with tongs. Add reserved pasta water gradually, about 1/4 cup at a time, until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the spaghetti without scrambling the eggs.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.

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