The Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara
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5.0
9 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
8
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
The Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara
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Spaghetti carbonara is made with bacon (you can use pancetta, guanciale, or even regular breakfast bacon), cheese, and eggs. The eggs create a silky smooth sauce, and the cheese and crisp bacon both add the perfect salty notes to this spaghetti carbonara dish.
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Ingredients
- salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. Bacon (225g, guanciale, or pancetta, chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 pound dried spaghetti (450g)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup half and half (80ml)
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese (70g)
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon/pancetta and onion and cook until the onion is caramelized and the bacon is crisp. By now, your water should be boiling. Add the spaghetti. Make sure to cook until al dente––don't overcook the pasta!
- Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, and cheese. Scrape in the bacon and onion, along with the cooking fat. If it's really hot, allow the bacon to cool off for 1-2 minutes in the pan before adding it to the bowl.
- Before draining the pasta, scoop out about 1/3 cup of the cooking water and slowly whisk it into the bowl with the bacon and eggs. Drain the spaghetti and add to the bowl. Toss quickly and place a plate on top of the serving bowl to cover completely. Let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the plate and toss with black pepper and nutmeg (if using).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
500mg
(21%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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