Pasta Carbonara
Pasta Carbonara is the ultimate comfort food, featuring al dente spaghetti enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made from eggs, pancetta, and Parmesan. This classic Italian dish offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Carbonara is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 100g freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (for boiling pasta)
Instructions
- Prepare salted water in a large pot and bring it to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions and reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté pancetta until crispy and golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and toss over low heat to combine.
- Remove from heat, then quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta while tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg