Classic Roman Carbonara

Name: Classic Roman Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti (uncooked); 8 ounces pancetta (or guanciale (diced)); 4 large eggs (room temperature); 1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (plus extra for serving); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Carbonara is one of my favorite pasta dishes because it transforms a handful of simple ingredients into something truly special. This Roman classic combines spaghetti, eggs, pecorino romano cheese, and pancetta to create a rich, silky sauce in just 20 minutes.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:05:19 GMT