Authentic Italian Carbonara
A quick and delightful dish of creamy Italian Carbonara featuring spaghetti, pancetta, and egg yolks, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g pancetta
- 2 large egg yolks
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy and golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles, keeping them hot.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the crispy pancetta and remove the skillet from heat.
- Quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately, topping with extra Parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley if desired.
Notes
Make sure to use high-quality eggs and cheese to maximize flavor. Feel free to customize with peas or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/authentic-carbonara-recipe-2/