Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Spaghetti with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Cook Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2
Prepare Pancetta
While the pasta cooks, dice the pancetta into small pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Mix Eggs and Cheese
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

4
Combine Pasta and Pancetta
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, immediately add it to the skillet with the crispy pancetta. Toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is coated in the pancetta's fat.
5
Add Egg Mixture
Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture. Toss vigorously to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.

6
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, and chopped parsley on top.