Authentic Pasta Carbonara
An authentic Italian classic, Pasta Carbonara combines crispy guanciale, rich egg yolks, and sharp Pecorino Romano to create a creamy, comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g spaghetti
- 150g guanciale (or pancetta)
- 3 large eggs
- 100g Pecorino Romano cheese
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente, following package instructions.
- Cut the guanciale (or pancetta) into small pieces. Heat a pan over medium heat and add the guanciale. Sauté until crispy and golden.
- Whisk together the eggs and finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese in a separate bowl.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water; drain the rest.
- Transfer the drained spaghetti to the pan with the crispy guanciale.
- Add the egg and cheese mixture to the hot pasta and toss everything together vigorously.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
- Season with salt and black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality guanciale for the best flavor, and adjust the pasta water for desired sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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