Carbonara Pasta Tray

A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, cured meat, and black pepper, resulting in a creamy and savory flavor without the use of cream.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti or other pasta
• Eggs
• Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
• Pancetta or bacon, diced
• Garlic, minced (optional)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil

Procedure

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then set aside some pasta water.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook pancetta or bacon until crisp.
3. Add garlic if desired and sauté briefly.
4. Whisk eggs with grated cheese and black pepper in a bowl.
5. Combine hot pasta with pancetta or bacon, then remove from heat.
6. Quickly stir in egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
7. Season with extra black pepper and serve immediately.