I can suggest a popular dish that many people enjoy: spaghetti carbonara. It's a classic Italian pasta dish known for its rich and creamy sauce. Here's a recipe to help you prepare it:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) of spaghetti
- 4 ounces (115 grams) of pancetta or bacon, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some of the pasta water.
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta or bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the cooked pancetta from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat behind.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic to the rendered fat and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Return the skillet with the garlic and rendered fat to low heat. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta with the fat.
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti while continuously stirring. The residual heat will cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
Add the cooked pancetta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
Serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Enjoy your homemade spaghetti carbonara! Remember, this is just one recipe variation, and you can always customize it to suit your taste by adding ingredients like peas, mushrooms, or different herbs.