Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Name: Pasta Carbonara Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. spaghetti; 2 tsp. olive oil, optional; 6-8 oz. pancetta,* chopped; 6 eggs, divided (3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks)**; 2 oz. freshly grated Parmesan*** (about 1 and 3/4 cup), plus more to serve; Black pepper; Salt

Instructions

Prep:5min

"Wow!" is what I say every time I make this classic carbonara. As a cook, it’s so fun to watch the eggs turn into a silky sauce that coats each strand of pasta, and the rich, meaty flavor is incredible.

Updated at: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:28:20 GMT