Classic Pasta Carbonara
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
380 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian
Classic Pasta Carbonara
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This Classic Pasta Carbonara is amazing in it's simplicity and incredible flavors. We love to use a pasta called bucatini - which is a fat, tubular spaghetti - but really, any good pasta will work. So easy for a busy week night. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pancetta diced, or quality slab bacon
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb dry bucatini or spaghetti
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese freshly grated, or Parmesan or Pecorino-Romano
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil to cook the pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pancetta to the skillet. Cook until the fat has rendered, about 4 minutes.
- Drain excess fat...there should be about 2 tablespoons left in the skillet.
- Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook following package directions (usually, about 9 - 12 minutes for al dente).
- Add the eggs and cheese to a large pasta bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Add the cooked pancetta/garlic mixture to the egg/cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Once ready, drain the pasta, but be sure to reserve about 1 cup of the pasta liquid.
- Immediately add the pasta to the egg/cheese/pancetta mixture and fully incorporate.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, about 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Mix in half of the parsley.
- Add about a ½ to ¾ cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce a little.
- Plate the pasta and garnish with additional cheese and parsley.
Notes
- NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
- NOTE:
- Be careful when adding the salt. The pancetta is somewhat salty to begin with. A good helping of freshly ground pepper deepens the flavor.
- You can also use grated Parmesan or Pecorino-Romano Cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
721IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
261mg
(26%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 721IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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