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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A rich, creamy pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Boil salted water and cook spaghetti al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. In a pan, fry pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk eggs, grated cheese, and black pepper in a bowl. Slowly add pasta water to emulsify.
  4. Toss cooked pasta with pancetta and egg mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of cream or more cheese.
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