Authentic Pasta Carbonara
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
752 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Pasta Carbonara
Description
Authentic Pasta Carbonara is a classic Italian dish where spaghetti is boiled in salted water and combined with sautéed pancetta or thick-cut bacon cooked until crisp. The key to the sauce is a mixture of egg yolks, whole eggs, and Pecorino Romano cheese, which is tossed with the hot pasta and pancetta off-heat, allowing residual warmth and reserved pasta water to create a creamy, luxurious coating without scrambling the eggs. Black pepper adds a subtle spiciness and depth. Pancetta fat retained in the pan imparts flavor and richness to the dish. Additional pasta water can be added as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
The result is a pasta with tender strands enveloped in a silky sauce punctuated by bits of savory meat and sharp cheese. It is served immediately while hot, garnished with extra cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound pancetta or diced thick-cut bacon, diced
- 4 large egg yolk
- 2 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano cheese divided, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese.
- 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.
- Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, and freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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