Description
A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water.
- Add pasta to the skillet with pancetta and mix well.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture, adding pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese on top.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not cook the eggs on direct heat to avoid scrambling.
- Adjust the amount of cheese according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: carbonara recipe, pasta, Italian cuisine