Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Italian dish featuring spaghetti tossed with a creamy sauce made from eggs and cheese, complemented by crispy pancetta.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti
- 150 g pancetta or guanciale
- 100 g grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Dice the pancetta or guanciale into small pieces.
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta.
- Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Fiber: 2g