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Spaghetti Carbonara – Classic Italian Pasta with Creamy Sauce

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

A timeless Italian classic, Spaghetti Carbonara features al dente pasta tossed with crispy pancetta, creamy eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of black pepper. Simple, indulgent, and ready in minutes.

Creamy spaghetti carbonara with crispy pancetta, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper

 400 g Spaghetti
 150 g Pancetta or guanciale (cut into small cubes)
 4 Eggs
 100 g Parmesan cheese
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 Salt
 Black pepper — freshly ground
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Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

2

Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Remove from heat.

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Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.

4

Step 4: Add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta. Pour in egg mixture and quickly toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until creamy.

5

Step 5: Top with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

220

Amount per serving
Calories528
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.4g28%
Total Carbohydrate 62.3g23%
Protein 21.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.