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Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Inspired by Ristorante Don Alfonso 1890
Time30m
Serves4

Classic Roman pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Pancetta

Method

Pasta Preparation

1

Cook the Spaghetti

In a large pot of boiling salted water, 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.

Sauce Preparation

2

Prepare the Egg Mixture

While the pasta is cooking, in a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Pancetta Preparation

3

Cook the Pancetta

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Combining Ingredients

4

Combine Pasta and Pancetta

Once the spaghetti is drained, add it to the skillet with the cooked pancetta. Toss to combine and ensure the spaghetti is well coated with the pancetta fat.

5

Add the Egg Mixture

Remove the skillet from heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, tossing vigorously to coat the spaghetti and create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

6

Serve

Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese and more freshly ground black pepper, if desired.