Carbonara Recipe
A classic Roman pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Cook the Pancetta
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta (or guanciale) and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine. Remove from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Serve
Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.