Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy pasta carbonara, featuring crispy pancetta and rich Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, delivering a deliciously satisfying meal in just 30 minutes. With its silky sauce clinging to al dente spaghetti, you’ll feel like an Italian chef in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz diced pancetta
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 clove garlic (optional, minced)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté pancetta for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- Whisk eggs and Parmesan together in a bowl until smooth.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and add to the skillet with pancetta over low heat.
- Remove from heat, quickly stir in egg mixture until creamy; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Season with black pepper and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 230mg