Spaghetti Carbonara
A creamy and delicious pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 400 grams spaghetti Alternatively, other pasta types can be used.
- 150 grams pancetta Can substitute with guanciale or bacon.
- 2 large eggs Use fresh eggs for best results.
- 100 grams Parmesan cheese, grated Pecorino Romano can also be used.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, and black pepper until combined.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- When pasta is ready, reserve some of the cooking water and drain the spaghetti.
- Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and remove from heat.
- Immediately pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta and toss quickly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
Serving
- Serve immediately with additional cheese and pepper if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. This dish is best served fresh and should not be reheated, as the egg can scramble.