Spaghetti Carbonara

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    437 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghettini carbonara features pasta in a deliciously creamy parmesan sauce with savory pancetta.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 6 lices pancetta or guanciale or bacon, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese or pecarino ramano
  • black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water. Drain well but do not rinse.
  4. Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic, and toss to coat.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and pour in the egg mixture, mixing well with tongs. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
  6. Add the pancetta or bacon, and toss until combined. Season with additional salt to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature before beginning.
  • Cook the pasta until it is ‘al dente’ or firm.
  • Do not rinse the pasta, the starch helps the sauce cling.
  • Add a bit of pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature before beginning.
  • This dish comes together fast. Prepare all ingredients before beginning.
  • Cook the pasta until it is ‘al dente’ or firm.
  • Do not rinse the pasta, the starch helps the sauce cling.
  • Add a bit of pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency.
  • Carbonara will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Because of the creamy sauce it is not recommended to freeze. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 437 (22%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 395mg (16%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 227mg (23%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 437 22%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 227mg 23%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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

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