Description
A cozy and comforting dish made with traditional ingredients for an authentic taste of Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g guanciale or pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50g pecorino cheese, grated
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Cook the guanciale or pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Whisk together the eggs, pecorino, parmesan, a pinch of salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the crispy guanciale and remove from heat.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta and stir quickly to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese, black pepper, and parsley if desired.
Notes
Timing is key for a creamy sauce. Always reserve pasta water before draining to adjust the consistency later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 240mg