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carbonara pasta

A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper, creating a creamy sauce without the use of cream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams spaghetti or any long pasta
Sauce
  • 150 grams pancetta diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100 grams Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • 30 grams fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Cook the Pancetta
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine
  1. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and toss to combine.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve
  1. Plate the pasta, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta. Ensure to work quickly when adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.