Spaghetti Carbonara

Cook pasta al dente. Render guanciale. Whisk eggs with pecorino. Toss off heat until creamy.

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Italian

Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: spaghetti; guanciale; pecorino romano; eggs; black pepper

Original recipe by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Total time: ready in 35 min
Yield: serves 4
Difficulty: Medium
Rating: 4.8 (1500)

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Method

Cook pasta al dente.
Render guanciale.
Whisk eggs with pecorino.
Toss off heat until creamy.

Chef's notes

Spaghetti Carbonara delivers a rich, creamy dish with minimal ingredients, perfect for pasta lovers. Its quick preparation time makes it a great option for weeknight dinners.

Chef tip

Serve immediately after tossing to maintain the creamy texture; reheating can cause the sauce to separate.

Substitutions

If guanciale is unavailable, pancetta or even bacon can work, but may alter the flavor profile slightly.

Honest take

With a high rating of 4.8 from 1,500 reviews, this recipe is well-regarded, though it requires careful timing to achieve the perfect creaminess.

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