Quick and Easy Spaghetti alla Carbonara
User Reviews
4.7
9 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
8 servings
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Calories
335 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Quick and Easy Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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In a mere 15 minutes and with the greatest of ease, and only FOUR INGREDIENTS, you can make the most delicious, authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara ever!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. Spaghetti or fettuccini, linguine, or other pasta
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded, plus more for serving
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley optional, plus more for garnish
- 4 oz. pancetta or bacon
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, mix together the 2 eggs, parmesan cheese (1/2 cup), salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley (if using) in a small bowl, creating a paste-like consistency. Don't salt too heavily- there is plenty of salt in the pancetta and the parmesan cheese! DO add a hearty amount of fresh cracked black pepper. It gives it a nice kick.
- In a deep skillet or even a large pot, cook the pancetta over medium high heat (If you are using bacon, just cut it up into approximate 1-inch pieces).
- Cook until meat is browned and fat is rendered.
- Add the hot pasta to the pancetta and drippings, and turn heat to low. Stir for one minute until pasta is covered in the drippings from the pancetta.
- Now, add the egg and cheese mixture from before and stir for another minute. The cheese will melt and the eggs will slowly cook, coating each noodle in a creamy layer.
- While stirring the pasta, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water to create an even thicker, creamier texture. You will probably not need to add the entire cup of water- just add enough until you have a nice, creamy consistency that sticks to every noodle.
- Serve garnished with extra herbs, parmesan, and black pepper.
Notes
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
192mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
9 reviews
Excellent
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