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Traditional Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

A classic Roman pasta dish with egg, cheese, and pancetta

30 minutes4 servings
Traditional Italian Spaghetti Carbonara
Photo: Triplec85 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. While pasta cooks, dice pancetta into small cubes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, and a generous amount of black pepper.
  5. Toss hot pasta with pancetta in a pan, then remove from heat.
  6. Immediately mix in the egg and cheese sauce, tossing continuously to create a creamy texture.
  7. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

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