Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A quick and creamy Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams pancetta or bacon (diced)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and cook pancetta until crispy.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Combine hot pasta with pancetta, then remove from heat and quickly mix in egg mixture.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.