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Creamy Carbonara Pasta
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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. 1

    Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

  2. 2

    Crisp pancetta in a pan over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, and cheeses together.

  4. 4

    Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

  5. 5

    Add drained pasta to pancetta, remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Quickly toss in egg mixture, adding pasta water as needed.

  7. 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

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