Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
This authentic Spaghetti Carbonara recipe features spaghetti, crispy pancetta, egg-based creamy sauce, Parmesan, and pepper. A rich and satisfying Italian dish ready in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook the diced pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta. Gradually mix in the egg mixture, tossing quickly to prevent scrambling. Add reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper and more Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta.
- Avoid overheating the pan after adding the egg mixture to prevent curdling.
- Serve with extra Parmesan and black pepper for added richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
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