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Creamy Homemade Pasta Carbonara for Two

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A quick and easy creamy pasta carbonara recipe perfect for cozy dinners for two, featuring simple ingredients like eggs, pancetta, and cheese for a silky, indulgent sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ounces (170 grams) spaghetti or linguine
  • 3 ounces (85 grams) pancetta, diced
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (50 grams) Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, for pasta water
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 6 ounces (170 grams) of spaghetti or linguine and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve about ½ cup (120 ml) of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and sauté until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat but keep warm.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large room-temperature eggs, ½ cup (50 grams) grated Pecorino Romano, ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan, and a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with pancetta off the heat. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly with tongs or a fork. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce and create a silky consistency.
  5. Taste and add more black pepper if desired. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash more pasta water. Serve immediately with extra grated cheese on top if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to prevent scrambling. Mix egg and cheese mixture with pasta off the heat. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Use freshly grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan for best flavor. Reheat leftovers gently on stove with splash of water to maintain creamy texture.

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