Spaghetti Carbonara

7 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces pancetta cut into 1' x 1/8' thick pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup pecorino romano grated
  • pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound spaghetti

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook slowly until crisp and just lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  2. 2
    2. Beat eggs in bowl large enough to easily hold all pasta. Add cooked pancetta and some or all rendered fat. Stir in cheese and add at least 6 turns pepper mill. Set aside in warm place.
  3. 3
    3. Bring 1 gallon water to boil and add salt. Plunge in spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain in colander and then immediately toss into bowl with egg, pancetta and cheese mixture. Stir well to coat spaghetti and cook egg, and serve immediately in heated bowls. Top with cheese.

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