Super Easy Pasta Carbonara
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Super Easy Pasta Carbonara, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring silky spaghetti coated in a rich sauce of creamy egg yolks and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, this classic Italian recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Crispy pancetta (or bacon) and a hint of garlic add irresistible depth, while a splash of reserved pasta water ensures the perfect sauce consistency. With minimal ingredients and simple techniques, this fuss-free carbonara is both beginner-friendly and authentically delicious. Serve it freshly made, topped with extra Parmesan and cracked black pepper, for a restaurant-worthy dinner at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 100 grams Parmesan cheese
- 150 grams Pancetta (or bacon)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon 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 water before draining the spaghetti.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Set aside.
Dice the pancetta (or bacon) into small cubes. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pancetta and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the garlic cloves after they infuse their flavor, approximately 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine.
Quickly pour the egg yolk and Parmesan mixture over the hot spaghetti, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce. Add a splash of reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 827 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 3037 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1006 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% | |
*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.
