Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Authentic Pasta Carbonara recipe. With crispy pancetta, a velvety egg and cheese sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti, this classic Italian dish is sure to satisfy your pasta cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon salt
Pancetta/Bacon Mixture:
- 1 pound diced pancetta or thick-cut bacon
Egg and Cheese Mixture:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Cook pancetta/bacon: In a saucepan, cook pancetta or bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat, reserving 2 tablespoons of grease.
- Prepare egg and cheese mixture: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup of pecorino romano cheese.
- Combine ingredients: Toss drained pasta with cooked pancetta/bacon and reserved grease. Pour in the egg mixture, 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water, and toss for 2 minutes. Adjust consistency with more reserved water if needed.
- Garnish and serve: Serve hot, topped with remaining cheese and freshly ground pepper.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, use guanciale instead of pancetta or bacon.
- Ensure the pasta is hot to cook the eggs slightly when combining them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: Pasta Carbonara, Carbonara Recipe, Italian Pasta Dish
