10 Weeknight Pasta Recipes That Feel Like Date Night Dinners

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Rich, silky, and undeniably comforting, this Roman classic is made with just a few pantry staples. The key is tossing the hot pasta with eggs, cheese, and pancetta to create a creamy sauce—without any cream. It’s simplicity at its most seductive.

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

• 6 oz spaghetti
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano
• 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs and cheese.
3. Cook pancetta in a skillet until crisp. Remove from heat.
4. Add hot pasta to the pan, then quickly stir in egg mixture, using pasta water to adjust creaminess. Season generously with pepper.