Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup prosciutto or 1 cup bacon; 1 cup finely minced onion (yellow or red); 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced fine; olive oil; 1 lb spaghetti; 3 eggs; 1 cup grated mixed cheese (parmesian, belgioso romano etc.); 4 tablespoons parsley; 1 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1
Set a large pot of water to boil with about 1 Tbs olive oil and a few good shakes of salt for the pasta.
2
Add about a Tbs of olive oil to a large frying pan and heat over Med heat.
3
Add garlic and saute until just barely brown.
4
Add onions and shallots, saute until they are translucent.
5
Add meat and cook until meat is not quite cooked.
6
Add white wine and simmer on low heat.
7
Mix eggs parsley and half of the cheese mixture, set aside.
8
When pasta is done until just BEFORE al dente; strain it and add to frying pan with the meat mixture.
9
Toss well while adding the egg+cheese+parsley mixture gradually.
10
Put pasta in a preheated serving bowl and sprinkle some more cheese on top along with some fresh ground black pepper.
11
Serve immediately.

423

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 cup prosciutto or 1 cup bacon, 1 cup finely minced onion (yellow or red), 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced fine, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti Carbonara

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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