creamy carbonara

Creamy spaghetti carbonara (Spaghetti a la Carbonara) is a simple classic Italian pasta with pancetta that's quick and easy to make in minutes. 

Spaghetti Carbonara

spaghetti noodles

pancetta

garlic, minced

eggs, beaten

Parmesan cheese, shredded

black pepper (or

fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente (fully cooked but still firm) or according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes. Turn off the heat and set the pot aside.

While cooking the spaghetti, prepare the sauce mixture by whisking together eggs, Parmesan cheese and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.

Sauté pancetta or bacon (no cooking oil needed) in a shallow saucepan over medium high heat until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Turn off heat and transfer the hot spaghetti into the garlicky bacon in the saucepan. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water and stir vigorously to combine. A vigorous whisking emulsifies fat from the bacon and pasta water, creating the classic creamy carbonara.

Stir in the egg-parmesan mixture and toss to coat, about 1 minute. Egg yolk is also an emulsifier which further helps fat disperse throughout the liquid, making the sauce creamy.

Serve immediately on a plate and garnish with parsley and extra parmesan on top, if desired.

Really fabulous!  I did it with asparagus on the side and the wonderful rosemary, garlic focaccia (recipe also found on this site).  Totally wonderful!  Thanks Sam!

This is the perfect easy pasta. My husband loved it and we will definitely make it again.

Carbonara is such a rich and delicious favorite! I loved this recipe, simple and perfect!

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Spaghetti carbonara (or Spaghetti a la Carbonara) is a simple and classic Italian pasta that is quick and easy to make in just minutes. Freshly cooked spaghetti is tossed in a delicious creamy Parmesan sauce with pieces of flavourful pancetta (or bacon) throughout. It's a delicious and comforting pasta that is perfect for busy weeknights when you just don't know what to make.

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The best Pasta Carbonara recipe is simple, creamy, and one of Italy&#39;s best-known dishes. Follow my step-by-step instructions for the best pasta carbonara that everyone will enjoy!

Pasta Carbonara

½ lb rigatoni or spaghetti noodles

Pecorino Romano (, or Parmigiano Reggiano)

salt

black pepper

Slice pancetta into thin (1-inch) strips and quickly brown them. Do not overcook them. Remove the pan from the heat and put the pancetta on paper towels to absorb the excess fat.

Grate the pecorino and add the eggs. Beat with a whisk until smooth.

Bring water to a boil, adding 10g of salt for each liter of water. Add the pasta and cook until it’s ‘al dente&#39;. Reserve pasta water.

Drain pasta and put it into the bowl with the egg mixture. Add a splash of pasta water that you put aside, and toss well. Be careful not to add too much water; otherwise, the carbonara will get too runny.

Add remaining pecorino and more water, if needed, to the creamy, smooth sauce.

Place pasta on the plate then add the bacon or pancetta. Top with grated pecorino cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Serve immediately while still hot.

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