Preparation

• Select a recipe

Spaghetti Carbonara with a twist of fresh herbs and garlic bread on the side.

• Create a shopping list of ingredients

Spaghetti, pancetta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, olive oil, butter, baguette, black pepper, salt.

• Check kitchen tools availability

Confirm the availability of a large saucepan, frying pan, whisk, grater, cutting board, chef's knife, tongs, and mixing bowl.

Ingredients

• Buy fresh vegetables and herbs

Pick up fresh parsley, garlic, and a baguette from the local farmer's market.

• Purchase required proteins (meat, poultry, fish)

Buy premium pancetta or substitute it with bacon.

• Ensure spices and condiments are in stock

Verify you have black pepper, salt, and olive oil in the pantry.

Cooking

• Prepare all ingredients as per the recipe (chop, marinate, etc.)

Dice pancetta, finely chop parsley and garlic, and whisk eggs with grated Parmesan.

• Set up and preheat cooking equipment

Boil water for pasta, preheat a frying pan, and slice baguette for garlic bread.

• Follow the steps to cook the dish

Cook spaghetti, sauté pancetta, mix egg-cheese blend with cooked pasta, and prepare garlic bread in the oven.

Presentation and Serving

• Plate the dish creatively

Twirl spaghetti neatly onto plates using tongs and place garlic bread slices on the side.

• Garnish with herbs or a complementary sauce

Sprinkle fresh parsley and additional Parmesan on top.

• Serve at the right temperature

Ensure pasta is served warm with freshly toasted garlic bread.

Clean-Up

• Wash and store used kitchen tools

Clean and dry pans, knives, whisk, and cutting boards before storing them.

• Clear and clean the cooking area

Wipe down the countertops and the stove.

• Dispose of any waste responsibly

Separate organic waste for composting and dispose of packaging materials in recycling bins.