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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A traditional Italian pasta dish with eggs, cheese, pancetta(guanciale), and pepper.
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword carbonara, pasta, spaghetti
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • 150 g Guanciale or Pancetta
  • 4 Eggs
  • 50 g Pecorino cheese or Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente

  • Salt the water before

In a separate pan, cook the guanciale or pancetta until crispy

  • keep the oil of the pancetta

Beat the eggs and mix with grated Parmesan cheese.

    Drain the pasta and combine with pancetta.

      Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture.

        Season with black pepper and serve immediately.