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Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

Indulgent Italian Spaghetti Carbonara That's Simply Divine

Italian Spaghetti Carbonara is a creamy classic that transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Spaghetti Choose a high-quality brand.
For the Sauce
  • 150 grams Guanciale Opt for guanciale for an authentic flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for creamy texture.
  • 100 grams Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated, plus extra for serving.
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for full flavor.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper For seasoning.
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, for added aroma.
  • to taste Salt For seasoning pasta water.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pasta pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Spaghetti Carbonara
  1. Begin by dicing the guanciale or pancetta into small cubes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced pork, cooking for about 8-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Reserve the rendered fat and remove the crispy meat.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and combine with grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Gradually add a small portion of hot pasta water while whisking to temper the eggs into a creamy sauce.
  4. Return the drained spaghetti to the skillet off the heat, pour in the egg and cheese mixture, and rapidly toss to combine. Add reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  5. Plate your Italian Spaghetti Carbonara, garnishing with additional grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Serve warm and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, mix the egg and cheese mixture with pasta off the heat to prevent scrambling. Reserve extra pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

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