Spaghetti Carbonara - Italian classic

Spaghetti carbonara is one of those recipes that everyone should learn to cook. It's quick, simple and only uses 5 ingredients.
Spaghetti
Eggs
Guanciale (or pancetta)
Pecorino cheese
and black pepper
If, like me, you struggle to get hold of guanciale, then pancetta is an acceptable substitute and you can use parmigiana Reggiano instead of Pecorino, but try and get Pecorino, its really nice.
There are no real quantities as such, as you can make it to your liking. My kids wanted plenty pancetta in so I loaded it up.
If you have only ever had a spaghetti carbonara made with cream, I urge you to give this a go. Made properly it doesn't need cream, and has its own mouthfeel and flavour.

[@justcookthedamnfood]

What a great pasta dish.

[@Recipeengine]

Thank you! :)

[@leescooking]

Yummo, great video.

[@Recipeengine]

Thank you so much. :)

[@cookingwithsherry]

This looks amazing

[@Recipeengine]

Thanks Sherry ;)

[@notverygoodguy]

Fantastic no nonsense carbonara! I used to just use Pecorino but now do about half and half with Parmigiano. Also it's amazing how different a dish it is with Pancetta instead of guanciale but both are great!

[@Recipeengine]

Thank you. I would love to use guanciale in it, but its a nightmare to get hold of here. Even pancetta is difficult. Totally agree with you about the half and half. :)