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Spaghetti Carbonara

A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 400 grams spaghetti Or any pasta of choice.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 100 grams pancetta Diced.
  • 3 large eggs Use at room temperature for best results.
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese Grated.
  • 50 grams Pecorino Romano cheese Grated.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining
  1. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and remove from heat.
  3. Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish with extra cheese and black pepper before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture. You can substitute guanciale for pancetta for a more authentic taste.