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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara


  • Author: kaoucheegmail-com
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy recipe for a classic Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.


Ingredients

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  • 200g spaghetti
  • 100g pancetta, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, for pasta water

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
  2. Fry the pancetta in a pan over medium heat until crispy.
  3. Whisk the eggs and Parmesan together in a bowl.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water.
  5. Combine the hot pasta with the pancetta.
  6. Add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Season with black pepper and adjust the consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top.

Notes

Make sure to combine everything quickly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg

Keywords: spaghetti, carbonara, Italian pasta, quick meal, comfort food

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