Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Italian dish featuring creamy sauce, crispy pancetta, and perfectly cooked spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 4 large eggs
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 150g pancetta or guanciale
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for the pasta water)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Prepare the pancetta: Sauté pancetta in a pan over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk together eggs and cheese: Mix eggs with grated Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine pasta and pancetta: Drain spaghetti and add to the pan with pancetta.
- Create the creamy sauce: Off heat, mix in egg and cheese mixture, stir quickly.
- Season to taste: Add black pepper and salt as needed.
- Serve immediately: Plate with more Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
Use high-quality pancetta or guanciale for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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