Description
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara is a timeless Italian dish that brings comfort and joy to your dining table. This rich and creamy pasta, made with crispy pancetta and fresh Parmesan cheese, delivers a burst of savory flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this delightful dish is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for boiling pasta)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced pancetta until crispy and golden (5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, removing it from heat. Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture to create a creamy sauce.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved while stirring continuously.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg