Pasta Carbonara
Indulge in the rich flavors of pasta carbonara, a traditional Italian dish that combines creamy sauce, crispy pancetta, and perfectly cooked spaghetti.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- 100 g pancetta or guanciale diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat a pan over medium heat and add pancetta.
- Cook pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and pepper.
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- Quickly add hot spaghetti to the pancetta in the pan.
- Remove from heat and pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra cheese and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 2g