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A beautifully plated dish of recipe name on a pale pink surface, illuminated by natural light.

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A quick and creamy Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 150 grams pancetta or bacon diced
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and cook pancetta until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Combine hot pasta with pancetta, then remove from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture.
  5. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.