Pasta Carbonara: Discover the Secret to Perfection!
Pasta Carbonara is a classic Italian dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper, creating a creamy and flavorful sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 100g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a pan, cook the pancetta or guanciale over medium heat until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the hot pasta to the pan with the pancetta, removing from heat.
- Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper on top.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Do not add cream; the creaminess comes from the eggs and cheese.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg