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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A simple and delicious 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: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb spaghetti
For the Sauce
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp salt

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.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the pancetta until crispy.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in the grated Parmesan and black pepper.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  5. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the pancetta, then quickly stir in the egg mixture. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
  6. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtéines: 25gFat: 22gLipides saturés: 8gCholéstérol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFibre: 3gSucre: 2gVitamine A: 300IUCalcium: 300mgFer: 2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta. Do not add cream—authentic carbonara relies on eggs and cheese for its creaminess.

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