Simplified Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti
• 150 g Ham
• 80 g Gruyère
• 2 piece Eggs
• 100 ml Sour cream
• 20 g Butter
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Bring water to a boil and cook the spaghetti al dente according to package directions.

2. Step 2

   Cut the ham into small dice and sauté it in a skillet with butter for 3 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Whisk together the eggs with the sour cream, grated Gruyère, and pepper in a bowl.

4. Step 4

   Drain the spaghetti, reserving a glass of cooking water.

5. Step 5

   Toss the pasta with the sautéed ham, then remove from heat and pour the egg-cream mixture while stirring vigorously.

6. Step 6

   If too dry, add a splash of cooking water. Serve immediately with a fresh grind of black pepper.