2 Minute Carbonara
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly simple 2 Minute Carbonara, a quick and creamy twist on the classic Italian favorite. Perfectly al dente spaghetti is tossed with crispy bacon or pancetta, then coated in a velvety Parmesan-egg sauce for a rich, indulgent flavor that comes together in mere moments. With just a handful of pantry staples—like egg yolks, Parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper—you can whip up a restaurant-worthy dish in under 10 minutes, from prep to plate. Perfect for busy nights or last-minute cravings, this small-batch carbonara is a must-try for lovers of quick pasta recipes, one-pan meals, and authentic Italian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams spaghetti
- 2 egg yolks
- 40 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 50 grams bacon or pancetta, diced
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until just al dente. Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta cooking water before draining.
While the spaghetti is cooking, whisk together the egg yolks, grated Parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
In a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, cook the diced bacon or pancetta until crispy, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the crispy bacon. Toss to combine and coat the pasta in the rendered bacon fat.
Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly mix in the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce. Add 1-2 tablespoons of reserved pasta cooking water to adjust the sauce's consistency, if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2777 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 45.8 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
