Roman Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 teaspoons pecorino romano cheese, plus extra, for serving
- 2 teaspoons cream
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 slices pancetta
directions
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until it is al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Beat the eggs.
- Add the black pepper and cheese to the beaten eggs.
- Set aside.
- Add cream to this mixture, if desired, for a creamier dish.
- Put the oil in a saucepan with the pancetta, and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti into the pan and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Turn off the flame (this is important) and add the egg and cheese mixture to the pasta and mix.
- Serve with additional Pecorino Romano on top.
- ENJOY!
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