Delicious Creamy Carbonara Dish
Delight in the rich, creamy flavors of this Delicious Creamy Carbonara Dish, where al dente spaghetti meets crispy pancetta and a silky sauce made from fresh egg yolks and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and guarantees satisfaction in every bite. Experience an Italian classic that transforms your kitchen into a trattoria and impresses with its wonderful aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or guanciale, diced
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Salt, for boiling water
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Sauté Pancetta: In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced pancetta until crispy (5-7 minutes).
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Cheese: In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water. Quickly add hot pasta to the skillet with pancetta off the heat. Stir in egg mixture vigorously to create sauce.
- Adjust Consistency: If needed, add reserved pasta water gradually for desired creaminess.
- Serve Immediately: Plate carbonara and finish with freshly cracked black pepper. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg