Sara Nara Sauce
Elevate your meals with the luxurious and creamy Sara Nara Sauce, a decadent twist on classic carbonara that's perfect for pasta lovers. Made with crispy pancetta, rich heavy cream, velvety egg yolks, and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese, this sauce delivers an indulgent balance of smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors. A touch of garlic and butter rounds out the profile, while freshly cracked black pepper and a hint of parsley add a fresh, aromatic finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, chicken, or seafood, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Master this simple yet sophisticated recipe to transform ordinary ingredients into a gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Pancetta
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Dice the pancetta into small, bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pancetta from the skillet and set aside, leaving behind the rendered fat.
3. Add the butter to the skillet with the pancetta fat. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently to incorporate the garlic and rendered pancetta fat with the cream.
5. While the cream heats up, whisk together the egg yolks and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Slowly add the egg yolk and Parmesan mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the cooked pancetta back to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out with a splash of reserved pasta water (if serving with pasta).
9. Serve the Sara Nara Sauce over your favorite pasta or protein, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.7 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.4 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 872 mg | 291% | |
| Sodium | 4464 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 947 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*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.
