Italian · Italy
Traditional Italian Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Roman pasta dish with egg, cheese, and pancetta
30 minutes4 servings

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