Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is a beloved Italian classic that delivers warmth and comfort in every bite. This dish features al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious creamy sauce made from eggs and Parmesan, complemented by crispy pancetta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta or guanciale
- 3 large eggs
- 100g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced pancetta until crispy (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan until well combined.
- Reserve some pasta water, then drain the spaghetti. Combine with pancetta off the heat.
- Quickly stir in the egg-and-cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water for desired creaminess.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg