Pasta Carbonara
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
949 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta Carbonara
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Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
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Ingredients
- 500 g dried spaghetti - Linguine/penne also works well
- 5 large eggs
- 150 g parmesan
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 225 g Bacon (pancetta or guanciale)
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil, salt generously add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes (or time indicated on packeuntil al dente.
- Remove the rind from the bacon and chop into small pieces. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp.
- Finely grate the cheese into a large bowl, crack in the eggs and whisk until the eggs and the cheese are well combined.
- When the pasta is done, start counting, reserve 1 cup of the water, then drain well.
- Add the pasta to the egg mixture and lift and turn the pasta until the eggs are cooked and the sauce is rich and silky. If it is getting to thick, add a tablespoon of the cooking water. Keep turning and adding until the pasta has a thin coating of 'sauce'.
- Add the crispy bacon and any oil and stir into the pasta
- Season your dish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
949kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
275mg
(92%)
Sodium
1084mg
(45%)
Potassium
501mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
700IU
(14%)
Calcium
504mg
(50%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 949 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 949kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 275mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 1084mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 504mg | 50% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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