Description
Classic Carbonara is a beloved Italian pasta dish from Rome, featuring a creamy sauce made from eggs, cheese, and pancetta, known for its rich flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti: 400 grams
- Pancetta: 150 grams, diced
- Eggs: 4 large
- Pecorino Romano cheese: 100 grams, grated
- Freshly cracked black pepper: to taste
- Salt: for the pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare the spaghetti by boiling salted water and cooking it until al dente. Reserve one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, cook the diced pancetta over medium heat until crispy and golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, toss to combine, then remove from heat and quickly pour in the egg mixture, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and black pepper.
Notes
- Avoid scrambling the eggs by mixing them off the heat.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Always reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente to prevent mushiness.
- Do not skip the freshly cracked black pepper for flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Classic Carbonara, Italian pasta, creamy sauce, pancetta, Pecorino Romano