Carbonara Pasta With Raw Egg Yolk
A classic Roman pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed with crispy pancetta, a creamy egg and cheese sauce, and topped with a raw egg yolk for extra richness.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
7 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then reserve 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 egg yolks with grated Parmesan and black pepper in a bowl.
Step 4
Add hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, toss to coat.
Step 5
Remove from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture, adding pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately, topping each plate with an extra raw egg yolk and more cheese.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- colander
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
