Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Learn how to make authentic Spaghetti Carbonara with simple ingredients like spaghetti, eggs, pancetta, and Parmesan cheese. A quick and creamy Italian pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Add minced garlic, if using, and cook for 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Add a pinch of black pepper.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with pancetta in the skillet. Remove from heat.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Season with salt and more black pepper, and serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Use guanciale for a more traditional flavor.
- Avoid high heat when mixing the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
- Adjust consistency with pasta water as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480 mg
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