Description
Italian Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that brings the rich flavors of crispy pancetta, creamy eggs, and savory Parmesan cheese together in a deliciously simple recipe. This indulgent pasta dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home. With just a few high-quality ingredients, you can recreate this beloved meal that captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Cook the pancetta: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Whisk eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan until combined.
- Combine: Add hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, mixing well to absorb flavors.
- Create sauce: Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- Adjust consistency: If needed, gradually add reserved pasta water for desired creaminess. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg