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Carbonara

Carbonara: 7 Secrets to Perfectly Creamy Italian Delight

Classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g spaghetti
  • 100g pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 50g grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Boil water in a large pot and add salt.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  3. In a pan, cook pancetta until crispy.
  4. In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with cheese and pepper.
  5. Drain pasta and reserve some cooking water.
  6. Add hot pasta to the pancetta and remove from heat.
  7. Quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding pasta water as needed.
  8. Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper on top.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for better flavor.
  • Adjust cheese types for different taste.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

Keywords: Carbonara, Pasta, Italian Cuisine