Spaghetti Carbonara
A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Ingredients
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated cheese, and black pepper.
Combining Ingredients
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the hot pasta to the pan with pancetta and remove from heat.
- Quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and pepper.
Notes
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Be careful not to scramble the eggs when mixing them with the pasta.