Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 5 eggs, well beaten
  • 12 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter; add in pancetta; stir/saute until golden.
  2. 2
    Transfer pancetta using a slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate to drain.
  3. 3
    Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes; drain.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, beat the eggs, 1/4 cup cheese, and pepper in a large serving bowl; add hot pasta; toss; **note-the pasta should be added immediately after draining; the heat from the pasta will cook the eggs enough to prevent disease.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle the pancetta on top along with the remaining cheese.

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