Pasta
Spaghetti Carbonara
There is really not much to say here other than this is simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a…
There is really not much to say here other than this is simple, quick, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, yet classic and decadent enough for weekend entertaining. Serve it with a small salad and some crusty bread and you have yourself a wonderful meal.
Spaghetti Carbonara
By Nicole Prep: 10 minsCook: 20 minsTotal: 30 mins Servings: 6
A classic Italian dish that is easy for a weeknight and also excellent for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 5 extra large egg yolks
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving
- ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
- ½-1 cup reserved pasta water
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook, stirring frequently until it is brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the manufacturer’s direction.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together the eggs and cheese. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the egg mixture along with the pancetta, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss to coat. Add additional pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with a garnish of chopped fresh parsley and additional Parmigiano Reggiano grated cheese. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 189mg, Sodium: 370mg, Potassium: 237mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 323IU, Calcium: 224mg, Iron: 2mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
