Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. pancetta or thick bacon; 1 small onion; 1 1/2 lb. spaghetti; 2 tbsp. coarse sea salt; 2 large egg yolks; 2 tbsp. chopped parsley; 13 c. grated Pecorino cheese; 13 c. heavy cream; 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. pancetta or thick bacon
1 small onion
1 1/2 lb. spaghetti
2 tbsp. coarse sea salt
2 large egg yolks
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
13 c. grated Pecorino cheese
13 c. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add pancetta and cook 5 minutes.
3
Add onions and saute until both onions and pancetta are lightly browned.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in boiling water with sea salt.
6
While pasta cooks, stir together yolks, parsley, and 1/3 cup of cheese.
7
Return pancetta and onions to medium heat; add cream and pepper and bring to a slow simmer.
8
Strain pasta, reserving 1 1/4 cups of pasta water.
9
Blend 1/4 cup of pasta water with yolk mixture, then stir into pancetta cream sauce.
10
Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup more of pasta water and simmer sauce until bubbling and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
11
Return pasta to pot and toss with sauce.
12
If necessary, add more pasta water to make sauce creamy.
13
Serve with additional grated cheese on the side, if desired.

6203

kcal

Calories

569

Fat

Carbs

233

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 tbsp. olive oil, 6 oz. pancetta or thick bacon, 1 small onion, 1 1/2 lb. spaghetti, 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.

Spaghetti Carbonara

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