Simple Pork Carbonara
Simple Pork Carbonara recipe
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 200g pancetta or bacon, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the diced pancetta or bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine and heat through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
cautious when adding the egg and cheese mixture to the hot pasta to avoid scrambling the eggs. Toss quickly and continuously to achieve a creamy carbonara sauce. Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
