Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Italian Spaghetti Carbonara. This classic dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a luscious sauce made from fresh eggs, nutty Parmesan cheese, and crispy pancetta. Easy to prepare yet impressively flavorful, it’s ideal for both cozy weeknight dinners and special occasions. Gather your loved ones around the table for a meal that brings a taste of Italy straight to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 150 grams pancetta or guanciale
- 3 large eggs
- 100 grams freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped pancetta until crispy (around 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine hot drained spaghetti with pancetta in the skillet, stirring quickly.
- Remove from heat and add egg mixture while stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately topped with extra cheese and cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg