Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A traditional Roman pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper. Rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- • 400 g spaghetti
- • 200 g pancetta or guanciale
- • 4 large eggs
- • 100 g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- • to taste black pepper
- • to taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.
- 2
While pasta cooks, cut pancetta into small cubes and fry until crispy.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk eggs with grated cheese and plenty of black pepper.
- 4
Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water.
- 5
Toss hot pasta with pancetta, then remove from heat.
- 6
Add egg mixture and toss quickly, adding pasta water if needed.
- 7
Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper.