Spaghetti Carbonara

• Serves: 1
• Contributor: MikeCrute

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2/3 cup cubed pancetta or guanciale
• 3 cups cooked pasta
• 1-2 pinches hot pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

1. In a large frying pan add the oil, pancetta and hot pepper flakes cook on medium heat until the pancetta is cooked. Stirring often so the pancetta doesn't burn.
2. While pancetta is cooking, boil a large pot of water, when the water has boiled add some salt and the pasta and cook until al dente.
3. While pasta is cooking, in a small bowl beat the 3 eggs, then add the parmesan and mix very well. When the pasta is cooked turn the heat back on the pancetta to medium high, add the drained pasta toss together to combine well for about 20-30 seconds, then remove the pan from the heat add the egg mixture, constantly tossing together add a tablespoon or two of pasta water to make sure it is very creamy and continue to toss until well blended. Top with parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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