Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Indulge in the comforting embrace of this classic Italian Carbonara. With its rich, creamy sauce, crispy pancetta, and a touch of black pepper, this dish is the epitome of simple elegance. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it comes together quickly and uses minimal ingredients while delivering maximum flavor. Get ready to savor every bite as you transport your taste buds straight to Italy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta (or guanciale)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan, seasoning lightly with black pepper.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti. Quickly add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta off the heat.
- Pour the egg mixture over the pasta while tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce; add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra cheese and pepper if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg