Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    535 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

The simplicity in this creamy sauced spaghetti pasta is thanks to just 4 ingredients and a hearty dose of black pepper.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounces sliced bacon , cut into ½-inch wide strips
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the spaghetti in generously salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ¾ cup of the pasta water.
  2. While the spaghetti is cooking, in another large pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat and cook the bacon until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the pepper and remove from the heat.
  3. Separate the eggs, being careful to keep the egg yolks intact. Put the whites in a small bowl and the yolks in another or place the yolks each back into one half of it's shell. Whisk the egg whites until frothy. Whisk in the pecorino romano.
  4. Add the reserved pasta water to the bacon and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
  5. Add the hot pasta to the bacon mixture and toss well to combine.
  6. Add the whisked eggs and cheese to the pasta, stir and toss to coat well. The residual heat from the hot pasta will cook the sauce, but toss quickly so the eggs don't scramble.
  7. Divide the pasta among six bowls making a nest in the center of each pile of pasta. Gently drop an egg yolk into the center of each portion and serve immediately. Stir the yolk into the pasta so it will cook.
  8. Add more black pepper and grated pecorino romano to taste.

Notes

  • Molto Gusto
  • Adapted from Mario Batali'a Molto Gusto

Nutrition Information

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Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 238mg (79%) Sodium 373mg (16%) Potassium 323mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 351IU (7%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 238mg 79%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Potassium 323mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 351IU 7%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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