Pasta Carbonara
A classic Italian dish that combines simple ingredients for a creamy and satisfying pasta meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- Pancetta or guanciale
- Eggs
- Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Garlic (optional)
- Parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the pancetta or guanciale over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and add the hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta, mixing well.
- Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring to create a creamy sauce (add reserved pasta water if needed).
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality pancetta or guanciale for the best flavor. Don’t skip the reserved pasta water for a creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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