4.9 from 144 votes
Authentic Pasta Carbonara
This pasta carbonara recipe uses spaghetti combined with a crisp pancetta and a creamy sauce made from eggs and Pecorino Romano cheese. The result is a rich yet smooth pasta coating, seasoned simply with black pepper and salt. The dish achieves a delicate balance of savory and creamy textures without cream or added butter.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
752 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 752
% 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.