Spaghetti Carbonara
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
687 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti Carbonara
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Crispy guanciale and al dente pasta are tossed in an egg and Pecorino Romano sauce and topped with more Pecorino and coarsely ground black pepper.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- 6 ounces guanciale or pancetta diced
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- 1 1/2 cups pasta water will most likely not need all of it
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Beat the eggs and Pecorino together in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large pan to a bit less than medium heat. Saute guanciale until most of the fat has rendered (about 12-15 minutes). About halfway through the rendering process begin cooking the spaghetti until a touch less than al dente.
- Remove most of the guanciale from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Place the spaghetti into the pan along with 2 ounces of pasta water. Mix the spaghetti with the guanciale fat then remove the pan from the heat once the spaghetti reaches al dente.
- Wait 30 seconds then add the egg and cheese mixture. Mix quickly or toss to coat. If the pasta is too dry add a touch more of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Add the guanciale back to the spaghetti and toss once more adding more pasta water if needed. Taste test and adjust black pepper to taste. A good amount is recommended. Serve with grated Pecorino. Enjoy!
Notes
- The key to making the carbonara creamy is to mix the egg/cheese into the guanciale/pancetta fat and pasta water thoroughly.
- Remember to wait 30-60 seconds before adding the egg and cheese mixture to avoid scrambled eggs. Mix quickly as well!
- No salt was added due to the saltiness of the guanciale and the pecorino cheese.
- Carbonara is best eaten right away instead of saving for leftovers.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
687kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
63.8g
(21%)
Protein
40.9g
(82%)
Fat
29.2g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
10.6g
(53%)
Cholesterol
308mg
(103%)
Sodium
1230mg
(51%)
Potassium
502mg
(14%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 63.8g | 21% |
| Protein | 40.9g | 82% |
| Fat | 29.2g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 308mg | 103% |
| Sodium | 1230mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 502mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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