Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Discover the rich flavors of Classic Spaghetti Carbonara in just 15 minutes! This authentic Italian dish combines al dente spaghetti with crispy guanciale and a creamy sauce for a comforting meal.

865 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Medium Italian

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '450g uncooked spaghetti'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '110g guanciale, pancetta, or bacon, diced into 1.25 cm cubes'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '5-6 large egg yolks'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '240ml reserved pasta water'}
  • {'group': 'Cheese', 'item': '150g freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano cheese'}
  • {'group': 'Cheese', 'item': '118g freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese'}
  • {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste'}

Preparation

  1. Dice the guanciale into 1.25 cm cubes and roughly chop the garlic.
  2. Grate the cheeses and separate the egg yolks.

Cooking

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 4 mins for fresh pasta or 12 mins for dried.
  2. Reserve 240ml of pasta water and drain the pasta.
  3. In a cold skillet, add the guanciale and cook over medium-low heat until crispy and the fat has rendered.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the garlic.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the rendered fat.
  6. Off the heat, add the egg yolks, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano.
  7. Toss vigorously, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time, until a glossy sauce forms.

Plating & Serving

Serve immediately, topping with additional Parmigiano-Reggiano and freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is not too hot when adding the egg yolks to prevent scrambling. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Suggested Sides

green salad garlic bread

Nutrition per Serving

865 Calories
45.0g Protein 38% DV
87.8g Carbs 30% DV
35.4g Fat 45% DV
3.7g Fiber 10% DV
3.5g Sugars
1092mg Sodium 73% DV
327mg Cholesterol 93% DV
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Low Potassium Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Equipment Stovetop, Large Pot, Skillet
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags pasta, Italian, stovetop