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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A simple and delicious pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 200 g pancetta diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 50 g Pecorino Romano cheese grated
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
  2. While the pasta cooks, fry the pancetta in a skillet until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, grated cheeses, and black pepper.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Quickly mix the hot pasta with the pancetta, then remove from heat.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add a splash of pasta water if needed.
  6. Serve immediately with extra grated cheese and black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a richer sauce, use only egg yolks instead of whole eggs. Do not add cream—authentic carbonara does not include it.

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