Description
Pasta Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table in under 30 minutes. With creamy egg sauce, crispy pancetta, and rich Parmesan cheese, each bite is an indulgent experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crisp the pancetta until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Reserve some pasta water; then drain the spaghetti and quickly toss it with the pancetta in the skillet off the heat.
- Gradually add the egg mixture while stirring constantly, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For variations, try substituting pancetta with guanciale or bacon. Add peas or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition. Always use fresh eggs for the best creamy texture.