Description
Spaghetti Carbonara is a beloved Italian classic that brings the essence of Rome right to your kitchen. With its creamy sauce, savory pancetta, and rich Parmesan cheese, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Perfect for any occasion, Spaghetti Carbonara comes together quickly, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe showcases the beauty of simple ingredients transformed into a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams pancetta or guanciale
- 3 large eggs
- 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs and grated Parmesan together in a bowl; season with black pepper.
- Combine drained spaghetti with pancetta in the skillet; toss gently.
- Off heat, add the egg mixture while tossing continuously. Use reserved pasta water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Add seasonal vegetables like peas or asparagus for extra flavor. For a lighter version, substitute turkey pancetta.