Description
A classic Roman Pasta recipe featuring spaghetti coated in a creamy egg and cheese sauce with crispy cured meat and freshly cracked black pepper, perfect for a quick and comforting meal
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 400 grams, long pasta that holds the creamy sauce perfectly
- Eggs: 4 large, create the rich, silky texture of the sauce
- Pecorino Romano Cheese: 1 cup finely grated, adds a sharp salty flavor
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup finely grated, provides nutty balance to the Pecorino
- Cured Meat Pieces: 150 grams diced, become crispy and savory when cooked
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon freshly cracked, gives warmth and bold character
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon, used to sauté the cured meat and add subtle richness
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and cracked black pepper until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add diced cured meat and cook until crispy and golden.
- Assemble the Dish: Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve about one cup of pasta water before draining.
- Cook to Perfection: Add hot pasta to the skillet with crispy cured meat. Remove from heat, then quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture while tossing constantly.
- Finishing Touches: Add reserved pasta water gradually and toss until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to bowls, finish with extra grated cheese and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for smoother sauce
- Reserve pasta water to help emulsify the sauce
- Toss pasta off heat to prevent eggs from scrambling
- Warm serving bowls to keep sauce silky
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Roman Pasta, creamy pasta, spaghetti recipe, Italian pasta, easy pasta