Quick Easy Pasta Carbonara
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick Easy Pasta Carbonara—a rich and creamy Italian classic perfected in just 25 minutes! This streamlined recipe combines al dente spaghetti with crispy pancetta, silky eggs, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a luscious, velvety sauce. A touch of garlic sautéed in olive oil adds depth, while simple seasonings of salt and black pepper ensure the flavors shine. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave something homemade and satisfying, this no-fuss carbonara recipe transforms basic pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy dish. Serve piping hot and garnish with extra Parmesan for an authentic finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 4 large eggs
- 100 grams Parmesan cheese
- 150 grams pancetta (or bacon)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta cooks, crack the eggs into a medium-sized bowl. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk together until well combined.
Chop the pancetta into small cubes. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat to low. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the pancetta and garlic.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. Add a small splash of the reserved pasta water, if necessary, to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1253 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 181 mg | 4% | |
*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.
