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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A quick and creamy Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 150 grams pancetta diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Salt
  • 1 tsp salt for pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
  2. Cook pancetta in a skillet until crispy.
  3. Whisk eggs and Parmesan in a bowl.
  4. Combine hot pasta with pancetta, then quickly mix in egg mixture to create a creamy sauce.
  5. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.