Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A Roman classic made with eggs, cheese, guanciale, and pepper.
Details
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Ingredients
- 400g Spaghetti
- 150g Guanciale (or pancetta)
- 4 large Eggs (yolks)
- 100g Pecorino Romano
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Boil water and cook pasta.
- 2
Fry guanciale until crispy.
- 3
Mix egg yolks and cheese.
- 4
Combine pasta with guanciale fat.
- 5
Remove from heat and mix in egg mixture quickly.
Carbonara is one of the most famous Roman pasta dishes. The key is to use the heat of the pasta to cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce without scrambling them.