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---
title: Carbonara
servings: 4
---
Boil @spaghetti{400%g} in salted water.
Fry @pancetta{200%g} until crispy,
then add @garlic{2%cloves} for ~{30%seconds}.
Whisk @eggs{4} with @parmesan{100%g}.
Drain pasta, toss with pancetta, then with eggs.

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Carbonara

Serves 4

1. Boil 400 g spaghetti in salted water.

2. Fry 200 g pancetta until crispy, then add 2 cloves garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Whisk 4 eggs with 100 g parmesan.

4. Drain pasta, toss with pancetta, then with eggs.

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---
title: Carbonara
servings: 4
---
Boil @spaghetti{400%g} in salted water.
Fry @pancetta{200%g} until crispy,
then add @garlic{2%cloves} for ~{30%seconds}.
Whisk @eggs{4} with grated @parmesan{100%g}.
Drain pasta, toss with pancetta, then with eggs.
Serve immediately.

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