A traditional Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine, eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper, offering a creamy and delicious meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs
- 400 grams fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 150 grams pancetta
- 100 grams Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
Step 4
Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and quickly toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
Step 5
Season with salt to taste and serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.