Spaghetti Carbonara

This classic spaghetti carbonara recipe features tender pasta tossed in a parmesan-egg sauce with pancetta and peas for an easy dinner any day of the week.

Level

Beginner

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

Serves

4-6

Cook it with our

Blacklock Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
4 eggs
8 ounces pancetta, diced
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated
½ cup frozen peas
Freshly cracked black pepper
Salt

Directions

Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of the water, then drain.
Heat a 10.25 Inch Skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, 3 minutes. Turn off the heat
Whisk the eggs and the cheese together in a small bowl.
Turn the skillet to medium and add ¼ cup of reserved pasta water and peas. Add the spaghetti to the pan and toss.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the egg mixture. Stir quickly until the eggs begin to thicken the sauce. Add more reserve pasta water as desired.
Seasoned with cracked black pepper and salt. Serve immediately.