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Traditional Italian Carbonara

A classic Roman pasta dish with a creamy sauce made from eggs, cheese, and pancetta.

30 minutes4 servings
Traditional Italian Carbonara
Photo: JIP · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, add Parmigiano-Reggiano, and season with black pepper.
  3. Sauté diced pancetta in olive oil until crispy.
  4. Toss hot pasta in the pan with pancetta and fat.
  5. Remove from heat, quickly mix in egg and cheese sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, adding more cheese and pepper as desired.

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