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Creamy carbonara pasta with eggs, cheese, and pancetta served in a bowl

Creamy Carbonara

Creamy Carbonara is a classic Italian dish known for its rich flavor and creamy texture, featuring spaghetti, pancetta, and a delectable sauce made from eggs and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 g spaghetti
Meat
  • 150 g pancetta or guanciale Pancetta can be substituted with bacon if necessary.
Sauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 100 g grated Parmesan cheese Use high-quality Parmesan for best flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Olive oil For cooking the pancetta.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
Cooking the Pancetta
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil and cook the pancetta until crispy.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for a minute.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and mix in grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  2. Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and add it to the pancetta.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For best results, make sure to add the egg mixture off the heat to avoid scrambling. The pasta's residual heat will help create a creamy sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.