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Quick and Easy Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Cook pasta according to directions in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. Cook until meat is browned and fat is rendered.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

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

% 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.