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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A rich and creamy Italian pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 grams Spaghetti Dry pasta
  • 150 grams Pancetta Diced
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 100 grams Pecorino Romano Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook spaghetti al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a pan, cook diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Whisk eggs, grated Pecorino, black pepper, and reserved pancetta in a bowl.
  4. Toss drained pasta into the egg mixture, adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30g

Notes

For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta water while mixing. Serve immediately.
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