Description
Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper, creating a rich and creamy sauce without the use of cream.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, for pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, grated cheese, and black pepper.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta and toss to combine.
- Remove skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring constantly, until a creamy sauce forms.
- Season with additional black pepper if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not add the egg mixture over direct heat to avoid scrambling.
- Pecorino Romano provides a sharper, traditional flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling / Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian