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Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghettini carbonara features pasta in a deliciously creamy parmesan sauce with savory pancetta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the garlic, and toss to coat.
- 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.
- Add the pancetta or bacon, and toss until combined. Season with additional salt to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley or additional parmesan cheese if desired.
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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
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
% 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.