A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper, resulting in a creamy and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 150 grams pancetta
- 100 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400 grams spaghetti
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Step 5
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
Step 6
Quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Step 7
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to combine. Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.