Carbonara
A classic Roman pasta dish with spaghetti, crispy cured pork, and a rich, creamy egg sauce.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Step 2
In a skillet, cook pancetta with olive oil over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk eggs, grated Parmesan, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.
Step 4
Drain spaghetti and add to skillet with pancetta, tossing to coat.
Step 5
Remove from heat, quickly stir in egg mixture, adding pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and pepper.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- colander
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