Authentic Pasta Carbonara: An Incredible 5-Ingredient Recipe
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:None
Ingredients
Scale
400g spaghetti or fettuccine
150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
3 large eggs
100g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta or guanciale until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper. Set aside.
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Quickly add the hot pasta to the pan with pancetta. Toss to combine.
Remove the pan from heat. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce. If too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Plate the Carbonara and top with additional Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
Follow each step closely for the best results.
Use high-quality ingredients for authentic flavor.