Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
This Roman classic Spaghetti Carbonara recipe is exceptionally delicious. Carbonara combines eggs, salt cured pork, fresh Parmesan cheese and black pepper into a sauce with a silky texture. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated
- 6 oz pancetta
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Equipment
Method
- First, cook the pasta until al dente in a large pot of salted boiling water. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
- Then, whisk together to Parmesan and eggs in a bowl and set aside.
- Next, heat up a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat. Add in the pancetta and cook until crispy. Once crispy, stir in the garlic until fragrant and then reduce the heat to low. On low heat, toss in the pasta and egg/parmesan mixture. Add in the reserved pasta water about a tablespoon at a time until your sauce is reached the consistency of your preference. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories497kcalCarbohydrates44gProtein22gFat25gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat4gMonounsaturated Fat10gTrans Fat1gCholesterol123mgSodium619mgPotassium283mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A534IUVitamin C5mgCalcium256mgIron2mg