Description
Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that delivers rich, creamy flavors with every bite. Featuring tender spaghetti enveloped in a luscious sauce made from eggs, Parmesan cheese, and crispy pancetta, this recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressive dinner parties, Carbonara is sure to please even the most discerning palates.
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
- Salt, to taste (about 1/2 tsp)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat.
- Whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan in a bowl; add black pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with pancetta and mix well.
- Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta while tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. Use reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Season with salt if necessary and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg