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Classic Italian Pasta Carbonara

Creamy pasta with pancetta, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano.

25 minutes2 servings
Classic Italian Pasta Carbonara
Photo: JIP · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, cook diced pancetta until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and pepper.
  4. Toss hot pasta with pancetta and fat.
  5. Remove from heat, then quickly mix in egg yolk mixture.
  6. Serve immediately.

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