Fettuccine Carbonara
Rich, creamy, and bursting with savory flavor, Fettuccine Carbonara is the ultimate Italian comfort food that combines elegance with simplicity. Perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta is tossed in a luscious sauce made from eggs, Parmesan cheese, and crispy pancetta, creating a dish that’s indulgently silky without relying on heavy cream. A hint of minced garlic adds aromatic depth, while freshly ground black pepper ties all the flavors together beautifully. This quick 30-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special dinner occasions, ensuring you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine right at home. Serve it hot, garnished with extra Parmesan, for a crowd-pleasing meal that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. Keywords: Fettuccine Carbonara recipe, creamy pasta, authentic Italian dinner, pancetta pasta, quick gourmet meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fettuccine pasta
- 150 grams pancetta
- 3 large eggs
- 75 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.
In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in 50 grams of the grated Parmesan cheese. Add a generous pinch of black pepper to the mixture.
Once the pasta is cooked, immediately add it to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Toss to combine and slightly cool the mixture. This will prevent the eggs from scrambling when added.
Pour the egg and Parmesan mixture over the pasta, quickly tossing everything together until the pasta is well-coated and creamy. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Season with salt, if needed, and additional black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 794 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 6257 mg | 272% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.5 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 924 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 779 mg | 17% | |
*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.
