Bucatini Carbonara


A classic Italian pasta dish featuring bucatini, eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon for a creamy, flavorful meal.
Prep Time
10minutes mins
Cook Time
15minutes mins
Total Time
25minutes mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound bucatini pasta
4 ounces pancetta or bacon diced
4 large eggs
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salt for pasta water
Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook bucatini according to package instructions until al dente.
While pasta cooks, fry pancetta in a skillet until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and a generous amount of black pepper.
Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Immediately add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta.
Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring quickly to coat the pasta and create a creamy sauce. Add pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve immediately with extra grated cheese and black pepper on top.
Notes
For the best results, use freshly grated cheese and high-quality pancetta or bacon. Be sure to work quickly when adding the eg
g mixture to prevent scrambling.
Keyword
Pasta