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carbonara pasta recipe

Carbonara Pasta Recipe: 5 Tips for Perfect Creaminess


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Classic carbonara pasta recipe with a creamy sauce made from eggs and cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 400g spaghetti
  • 150g pancetta or guanciale, diced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 100g pecorino cheese, grated
  • 50g parmesan cheese, grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a pan, cook pancetta or guanciale until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs with pecorino and parmesan until smooth.
  4. Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water.
  5. Add hot spaghetti to the pan with meat, off the heat.
  6. Quickly mix in egg mixture, adding pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
  7. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use high-quality ingredients for best results.
  • Do not cook the egg mixture over direct heat.
  • Adjust cheese types for flavor variations.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Boiling and sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

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