Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Pancetta

Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Pancetta

Italian · 30 min · vegetarian, dairy-free, high-protein

638 cal 32g protein 60g carbs 30g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 8 oz pancetta
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup pecorino romano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • to taste salt

Method

  1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Render diced pancetta in a dry skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Whisk whole eggs with grated pecorino and plenty of black pepper.
  4. Toss hot drained pasta with the pancetta and its fat off the heat.
  5. Add the egg mixture, tossing quickly and loosening with pasta water to form a silky sauce.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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