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A close-up of a bowl of spaghetti carbonara, topped with crispy bacon and black pepper, perfect for quick dinner recipes.

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A simple yet delicious Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and black pepper.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz pancetta diced
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp salt for pasta water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and black pepper.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Quickly toss the hot pasta with the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  5. Stir in the crispy pancetta and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtéines: 30gFat: 25gLipides saturés: 10gCholéstérol: 220mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 300mgFibre: 3gSucre: 2gVitamine A: 400IUCalcium: 350mgFer: 3mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta. Do not add cream, as it is not traditional in carbonara.

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