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Pasta Carbonara (Spaghetti alla Carbonara)

With only 5 ingredients, this easy Pasta Carbonara comes together in about as much time as it takes to boil a pot of spaghetti. Egg yolks not only give this pasta a golden yellow hue they create a rich, creamy sauce that's seasoned with nutty Pecorino Romano and Guanciale.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 764 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 220 grams Spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 120 grams Guanciale (cut into 3/16-inch batons)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 30 grams pecorino romano (grated)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 3 slow cooked eggs (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil (you want about 1 tablespoon of salt per 5 cups of water).
  2. Boil the spaghetti according to the package directions (usually 8-9 minutes).
  3. While the pasta is boiling, saute the guanciale in the olive oil until it's browned on the outside. Remove the pan from the heat.
  4. To make the sauce, whisk together 1 whole egg, 3 egg yolks, the grated Pecorino Romano, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  5. When the pasta is done, drain it and toss it together with the guanciale.
  6. Dump the pasta and guanciale into the egg sauce, and quickly toss the spaghetti together with the sauce.
  7. Plate the pasta, and top with a slow cooked egg along with some extra Pecorino and black pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 764kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 471mg (157%) Sodium 564mg (24%) Potassium 268mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 625IU (13%) Calcium 179mg (18%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 764

% Daily Value*

Calories 764kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 471mg 157%
Sodium 564mg 24%
Potassium 268mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 625IU 13%
Calcium 179mg 18%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

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