Spaghetti Carbonara
A comforting Italian dish with a creamy sauce, crispy pancetta, and tender pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 large egg yolks
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt
- 2 cloves of garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender but al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and grated Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Cook the diced pancetta in a large pan over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. If using, add garlic during the last couple of minutes.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving a cup of pasta water, and add it to the pan with the crispy pancetta. Toss together vigorously.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, select high-quality pancetta or guanciale. Don’t skip the pasta water for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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