Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

A classic Roman pasta with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

Ingredients

• 400 grams spaghetti
• 150 grams pancetta
• 1 cup parmesan
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Cook spaghetti until al dente, reserve pasta water.
2. Fry pancetta in oil until crispy.
3. Whisk egg yolks, cheese, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Combine spaghetti with pancetta, remove from heat.
5. Add egg mixture to pasta, tossing quickly to coat.

Chef's tips

• Do not let the eggs scramble during mixing.
• Use pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.