Italian · Italy
Pasta Carbonara with Pancetta and Pecorino
A variation of the classic dish using pancetta instead of guanciale for a slightly different flavor.
30 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the pancetta and some pasta water.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese sauce.
- Adjust consistency with pasta water as needed.
- Season with salt and more black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.





