Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Experience the rich tradition of Italian cuisine with this spaghetti alla carbonara, a classic pasta from central Italy. Made with guanciale fat, large eggs, and parmigiano reggiano, this creamy carbonara sauce combines raw eggs, parmesan cheese, and long pasta for a truly decadent pasta dish. Seasoned with lots of black pepper and a subtle hint of smoke from cured pork, this original recipe brings Rome to your kitchen. Perfect for home cooks, it’s a simple dish that relies on skill, not heavy cream. Skip the pre-grated cheese, use freshly grated, and save your starchy pasta cooking water to create that signature silky sauce.

Serves
4
Egg Yolks
200
Grams
Guanciale or Pancetta
100
Grams
Grana Padano or Pecorino Romano
0.5
Tbsp
Ground Black Pepper
1
Tbsp
Sea Salt
350
Grams
Spaghetti
125
ml
Pasta Water