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Spaghetti Carbonara

A classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper, creating a creamy sauce without the use of cream.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams spaghetti
Sauce
  • 150 grams pancetta or guanciale, diced
  • 3 large eggs preferably at room temperature
  • 100 grams Parmesan cheese grated
  • 50 grams Pecorino Romano cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • extra Parmesan cheese for serving
  • extra black pepper for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, Pecorino, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta, tossing to combine.
  2. Remove from heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing rapidly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after preparation to maintain the creaminess of the sauce.

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