After a peaceful afternoon, I’m feeling so content. A creamy pasta carbonara is the perfect meal to keep this happy mood going.
Classic Carbonara
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Eggs
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- Guanciale (or pancetta)
- Black pepper
Steps
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Dice guanciale and fry in a pan until crispy, then set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, grated Pecorino Romano, and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Drain hot spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, then quickly add to the pan with the guanciale. Stir in the egg mixture and a splash of pasta water, mixing constantly until creamy. Serve immediately.