Description
Experience the magic of homemade Carbonara with this easy recipe that delivers rich, restaurant-quality flavors right at your dining table. The creamy sauce clings to perfectly cooked spaghetti, enhanced by crispy pancetta and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Ideal for date nights or cozy family dinners, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 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 and golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and remove from heat. Quickly pour in the egg mixture while tossing vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg