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Spaghetti Carbonara
ItalianPasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

Italian pasta with creamy egg-based sauce, crispy pancetta, and black pepper—simple and comforting.

Cook

15 mins

Serves

2

Vibe

Quick

Calories

772.9 kcal

Ingredients

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 100g pancetta or guanciale, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 50g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt for pasta water

Seasoning

  • Freshly ground black pepper (generous amount)
  • Sea salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.

3

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated cheeses, and plenty of black pepper.

4

Step 4

Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining the cooked pasta.

5

Step 5

Working quickly, add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta, remove from heat.

6

Step 6

Immediately pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing constantly with tongs. The residual heat will cook the eggs into a creamy sauce.

7

Step 7

Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky consistency.

8

Step 8

Serve immediately with extra grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper.