Spaghetti Carbonara
A classic Italian dish featuring spaghetti, pancetta, and a creamy egg sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g spaghetti
- 100 g pancetta or guanciale diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50 g Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, heat a pan over medium heat and add diced pancetta.
- Cook until crispy, then remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Once the pasta is ready, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add hot pasta to the pan with pancetta, tossing to combine.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese and pepper if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Fiber: 2g