Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara

A classic Italian pasta dish that's simple yet incredibly flavorful. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 200gSpaghetti
  • 100gPancetta or Guanciale, diced
  • 2 largeEgg yolks
  • 1 largeWhole egg
  • 50gPecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 clovesGarlic, lightly crushed
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
  1. 1

    Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, fry the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove garlic.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, and Pecorino cheese. Season generously with black pepper.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta, reserving about a cup of the pasta water. Immediately add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring constantly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, with more grated Pecorino and a final grind of black pepper.

Nutritional Information
Approximate values per serving.
Calories: 550 kcal
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 60g
Fat: 22g