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Delicious carbonara dish with creamy sauce and traditional ingredients

Carbonara

This carbonara dish is a classic and beloved recipe that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dinner table with creamy, savory pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 400 g Spaghetti Use any pasta of choice, though spaghetti is traditional.
  • 150 g Bacon or pancetta Can substitute with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 3 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for best results.
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly cracked black pepper enhances the flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Optional, sauté for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use extra virgin for better taste.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
Cooking Bacon
  1. In a pan, cook bacon or pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
  2. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest from the pot.
  3. Quickly mix the hot pasta with the crispy bacon, then remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy texture.
Serving
  1. Finish with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve hot, with extra Parmesan and black pepper. Great with a green salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days. Reheat with a splash of water or olive oil.