Dinner · Italian

Spaghetti Carbonara

An egg-and-cheese sauce that turns silky without cream.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Serves4

Ingredients

Serves4

Metric and US measurements are approximate conversions; ingredient densities vary. Double-check temperatures and cooking times when changing portions.

Method

1

Boil spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve a mug of pasta water before draining.

2

Meanwhile, crisp the pancetta in a dry pan over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

3

Beat eggs with Parmesan and plenty of black pepper.

4

Add hot drained spaghetti to the pancetta. Let cool for about 30 seconds, then stir in the egg mixture off the heat, adding pasta water a little at a time until glossy.

5

Serve immediately with extra black pepper.

Food safety: ensure poultry is fully cooked, handle raw meat separately, and check packaging for allergens. Times are estimates and ovens vary.