Ingredients
2 servings
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions
Fry pancetta until crispy
Beat eggs with parmesan and black pepper
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water
Remove pan from heat, add hot pasta to pancetta
Quickly stir in egg mixture, adding pasta water to create creamy sauce
Serve immediately with extra parmesan and parsley
Tips
- Work quickly to prevent scrambled eggs
- The heat from pasta cooks the eggs
- Reserve extra pasta water just in case
Check for allergies and intolerances before you start, and swap ingredients as needed.