Authentic Pasta Carbonara

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    752 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Authentic Pasta Carbonara

Authentic pasta carbonara is easy to make and full of flavor! Featuring plenty of savory bacon, a cheesy egg sauce, and tender spaghetti, it’s a hearty weeknight meal that is sure to satisfy all pasta lovers.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound diced pancetta or diced thick-cut bacon
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large saucepan, cook pancetta (or bacon) over medium heat until crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat, reserving just 2 tablespoons of the grease.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese.
  4. Toss drained pasta with cooked pancetta (or bacon) and reserved grease. Pour egg mixture in, along with ½ cup reserved pasta water and toss together with pasta 2 minutes. Add more of the reserved water to thin out your sauces, as necessary.
  5. Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, and freshly ground pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 752kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 260mg (87%) Sodium 1995mg (83%) Potassium 380mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 495IU (10%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 311mg (31%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 752 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 752kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 260mg 87%
Sodium 1995mg 83%
Potassium 380mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 495IU 10%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 311mg 31%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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