Pasta alla Carbonara

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bucatini
  • 8 oz. spaghetti
  • 4 oz. pancetta, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red peppers, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. 2
    Cook pancetta in a skillet until lightly browned; drain.
  3. 3
    Add olive oil, shallots and garlic; saute until garlic is lightly browned.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, beat eggs and mix in most of the cheese.
  5. 5
    Add to skillet with pancetta and stir intermittently until batter is mostly cooked but still slightly runny.
  6. 6
    Drain pasta and add to pan; toss with pancetta mixture until thoroughly mixed.
  7. 7
    Serve with remaining cheese added to top for garnish.

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