Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that perfectly combines simplicity and elegance. With silky spaghetti coated in a creamy sauce made from eggs and Parmesan cheese, complemented by crispy pancetta, this dish brings the warmth of Italian comfort food to your table. Ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions, Spaghetti Carbonara is quick to prepare yet impressive enough to delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 100g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- 2. In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced pancetta until crispy (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese; season with black pepper.
- 4. Combine hot pasta with pancetta in the pan, tossing well.
- 5. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- 6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating minced garlic or swapping pancetta for bacon. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently with a splash of pasta water to maintain creaminess.