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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Italian·non-vegetarian·medium

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Alright, folks, let's dive into making some Spaghetti alla Carbonara! It's a classic dish with a creamy twist, perfect for satisfying those comfort food cravings. Here's what you'll need: Spaghetti, Egg Yolks, Salt, Bacon, Pecorino, Black Pepper. STEP 1: Get a large pot of water boiling. STEP 2: Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Now, let me share a little anecdote with you. One time, I accidentally used way too much black pepper in my Carbonara and let me tell you, it was *spicy*. Lesson learned - a little goes a long way! Here's a unique tip for you: when mixing the egg yolks with the cheese, add a splash of the hot pasta water. It helps create a silky sauce that coats the spaghetti perfectly. Now, get ready to indulge in this decadent dish - the combination of crispy bacon, creamy sauce, and sharp cheese is simply irresistible. Enjoy your meal!

25 min(prep 10 + cook 15)
4 servings
600 kcal
4.5

Ingredients

Nutrition

600 kcalper serving
Protein25g20%
Carbs70g56%
Fat25g20%
Fiber3g2%
Sugar2g2%

Directions

  1. 1

    STEP 1

  2. 2

    Put a large saucepan of water on to boil.

  3. 3

    STEP 2

  4. 4

    Finely chop the 100g pancetta, having first removed any rind. Finely grate 50g pecorino cheese and 50g parmesan and mix them together.

  5. 5

    STEP 3

  6. 6

    Beat the 3 large eggs in a medium bowl and season with a little freshly grated black pepper. Set everything aside.

  7. 7

    STEP 4

  8. 8

    Add 1 tsp salt to the boiling water, add 350g spaghetti and when the water comes back to the boil, cook at a constant simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until al dente (just cooked).

  9. 9

    STEP 5

  10. 10

    Squash 2 peeled plump garlic cloves with the blade of a knife, just to bruise it.

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