Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
A timeless Italian pasta dish that combines creamy texture with savory flavors using simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces of thick-sliced bacon, diced
- 2 large whole eggs
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 12 ounces of dried spaghetti or linguine noodles
- 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 cup of finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 egg yolks
- ½ cup of reserved starchy pasta cooking liquid
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything and dicing the bacon.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix the eggs, egg yolks, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Combine the hot pasta with the crispy bacon, then quickly pour the egg mixture over it.
- Create the sauce by tossing everything together until creamy, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season the dish with black pepper, toss again, and serve hot with extra cheese.
Notes
Serve with a side salad or crusty bread, and pair with white wine or light red for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: pasta, carbonara, italian