Description
A classic Italian dish made with spaghetti, eggs, cheese, and crispy guanciale, creating a creamy and comforting meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g guanciale or pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50g pecorino cheese, grated
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Crisp the guanciale: In a large skillet, cook the diced guanciale or pancetta over medium heat until it’s crispy and golden brown.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated pecorino, grated parmesan, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Prep the pasta: Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of the pasta water and then drain the spaghetti.
- Combine pasta and guanciale: Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the crispy guanciale, then remove from heat.
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta. Stir quickly to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese, a sprinkle of black pepper, and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg