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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A quick and creamy Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 400 grams spaghetti
  • 150 grams pancetta or bacon diced
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Other

  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
  • Cook pancetta until crispy in a pan.
  • Mix eggs and Parmesan in a bowl.
  • Combine hot pasta with pancetta, then quickly mix in egg mixture to create a creamy sauce.
  • Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
Keyword pasta