Carbonara Pasta
Indulge in the creamy delight of Carbonara Pasta, a classic Italian dish that combines al dente spaghetti with a rich sauce of eggs, freshly grated Parmesan, and crispy pancetta. Perfect for cozy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick and satisfying recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced pancetta until crispy (4-5 minutes), then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese with black pepper until smooth.
- Add hot drained pasta to the skillet with pancetta. Pour in the egg mixture and quickly toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve immediately with additional Parmesan and cracked black pepper on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 200g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in peas or spinach. Substitute pancetta with mushrooms for a vegetarian option. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.