Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Pasta Carbonara with this classic Italian recipe. Perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich, cheesy sauce with crispy pancetta or bacon – a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Pancetta or Bacon:
- 4 ounces pancetta or thick-cut bacon (diced)
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Prepare Pancetta/Bacon: Cook diced pancetta or bacon until crispy. Add garlic, cook briefly, then remove from heat.
- Make Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, yolk, and Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Toss hot pasta with pancetta, pour egg mixture, add pasta water gradually for a creamy sauce.
- Final Touches: Stir in butter, season with pepper, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Work quickly to prevent eggs from scrambling.
- Use high-quality Parmesan for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
