Description
Italian Spaghetti Carbonara is a beloved Italian classic that combines creamy eggs, salty pancetta, and rich Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for date nights or cozy family dinners, every bite transports you straight to Italy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 100g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crispy (5-7 minutes). Keep warm.
- Whisk eggs and Parmesan together in a bowl until combined.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta on low heat. Pour in egg mixture while tossing quickly with tongs.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually for desired creaminess without scrambling the eggs.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg