Description
Carbonara pasta is a classic Italian dish that brings together the richness of eggs, cheese, and pancetta for a creamy, indulgent experience. With just a few simple ingredients, this restaurant-quality pasta elevates any meal into something extraordinary. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, carbonara is quick to prepare and always impresses with its savory flavors and silky texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the pancetta until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan until smooth. Add black pepper generously.
- Combine hot drained pasta with pancetta in the skillet off the heat. Quickly mix in the egg mixture while tossing to prevent scrambling.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg