Few pasta dishes are as beloved and misunderstood as Spaghetti Carbonara. When made correctly, carbonara is rich, silky, and creamy without using any cream at all.
Instead, the magic comes from eggs, cheese, pasta water, and perfectly cooked pork.
15-Minute Silky Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Salt, for pasta water
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