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Creamy Carbonara Pasta
Traditional Italian carbonara with crispy pancetta, creamy egg sauce, and freshly grated Pecorino Romano.
4.7(353 reviews)
Ingredients
- 400g spaghetti
- 200g pancetta or guanciale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 100g Pecorino Romano, grated
- 50g Parmesan, grated
- Fresh black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- 2
Crisp pancetta in a pan over medium heat.
- 3
Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, and cheeses together.
- 4
Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- 5
Add drained pasta to pancetta, remove from heat.
- 6
Quickly toss in egg mixture, adding pasta water as needed.
- 7
Season with plenty of black pepper and serve immediately.
Quick Info
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories580
Protein22g
Carbs65g
Fat24g



