Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of homemade Carbonara, a classic Italian dish that combines al dente spaghetti with crispy pancetta and a luscious egg and cheese sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every forkful. Gather around the table with friends or family and savor an unforgettable culinary experience that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz diced pancetta (or guanciale)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground fresh black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the pancetta until crispy (4-6 minutes).
- While the pancetta cooks, whisk together eggs and grated cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet; remove from heat. Quickly pour in the egg mixture while stirring vigorously to prevent scrambling.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until you achieve a creamy consistency.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg