Spaghetti Carbonara is a traditional Italian dish that originates from Rome. This recipe is made with eggs, hard cheese, bacon, and black pepper. The dish gets its name from the Italian word 'carbonaro' (charcoal burner), and it's often made with spaghetti, although fettuccine, rigatoni, or bucatini can also be used.
Ingredients
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1 lb spaghetti
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4 oz guanciale or pancetta
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2 large eggs
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1 cup pecorino cheese
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1 tsp black pepper
Italian
comfort food
pasta
Main Course
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- short description
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Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
Cook the guanciale or pancetta until crispy.
Whisk together eggs and cheese.
Combine cooked spaghetti and guanciale or pancetta with egg and cheese mixture.
Season with black pepper.
- detailed description
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Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, or firm to the bite.
In a separate pan, cook the guanciale or pancetta over medium heat until it becomes crispy.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and pecorino cheese until well combined.
Drain the spaghetti, reserving some of the pasta water. Combine the cooked spaghetti and guanciale or pancetta in the pan, and then add the egg and cheese mixture. Toss well to combine.
Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
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