Description
A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta
- 2 large eggs
- 100g Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente.
- In a pan, sauté pancetta until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Drain spaghetti and add it to the pan with pancetta.
- Remove from heat, add egg mixture and toss quickly to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of pasta water before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: pasta, carbonara, Italian cuisine, quick meal, comfort food