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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

There's nothing not to love about bacon, cheese, and pasta that make up this classic and easy Spaghetti alla Carbonara recipe. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ lb spaghetti, dry
  • 4 oz pancetta or bacon, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ c Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • ¼ c fresh parsley, ,chopped (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a generous dashing of salt and the pasta to the boiling water. Boil the pasta 7-8 minutes, until just barely al dente. (Remember, we will be finishing off cooking the pasta in the skillet, so stop it just before you would want to eat it.) When the pasta is done drain it, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  2. While the pasta is cooking sauté the pancetta or bacon over medium high heat until it begins to crisp, 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and black pepper and continue to sauté an additional minute. Remove the pan from the heat. (And drain the excess grease, if desired.)
  3. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Slowly add 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, while beating constantly, to temper the eggs. Mix in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  4. Add the cooked spaghetti to the garlic and pancetta in the sauté pan (off the heat). Toss the pasta together with the pancetta to coat it well with the grease in the pan.
  5. Add the egg mixture, slowly, tossing constantly to coat the pasta with the eggs and slowly cook them from the residual heat of the pan. If there is still liquid that has not thickened after you have added all the egg mixture, return the pan to a very low heat and cook, tossing constantly, until the eggs have thickened.
  6. Serve topped with fresh, chopped parsley accompanied by a side salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 27.7g (55%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7.9g (40%) Cholesterol 160mg (53%) Sodium 977mg (41%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485

% Daily Value*

Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 27.7g 55%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7.9g 40%
Cholesterol 160mg 53%
Sodium 977mg 41%

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