Roman Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb spaghetti
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 teaspoons pecorino romano cheese, plus extra, for serving
• 2 teaspoons cream
• 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 slices pancetta

Recipe

• 1 boil the spaghetti in salted water until it is al dente. drain and set aside.
• 2 beat the eggs.
• 3 add the black pepper and cheese to the beaten eggs.
• 4 set aside.
• 5 add cream to this mixture, if desired, for a creamier dish.
• 6 put the oil in a saucepan with the pancetta, and saute for 5 minutes.
• 7 add the spaghetti into the pan and saute for another 3 minutes.
• 8 turn off the flame (this is important) and add the egg and cheese mixture to the pasta and mix.
• 9 serve with additional pecorino romano on top.
• 10 enjoy!