Spaghetti Carbonara

Health score
12%
Spaghetti Carbonara
12 min.
2
956kcal

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Welcome to the delicious world of Spaghetti Carbonara, a classic Italian dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience! Rich and creamy, yet surprisingly simple to make, this dish embodies the essence of rustic Italian cooking. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that captures the hearts of pasta lovers everywhere.

Imagine twirling perfectly al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious sauce made from silky egg yolks, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and the savory depth of Guanciale. This dish brings together the perfect balance of flavors, enhanced by a generous sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. The beauty of Spaghetti Carbonara lies not only in its taste but also in the simplicity of its preparation, allowing even the novice cook to whip up an impressive meal in just 12 minutes!

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a hearty dish to impress guests, this Carbonara recipe is versatile enough to shine on any occasion. The optional slow-cooked egg adds an exquisite touch, inviting you to break the yolk and create an even creamier sauce. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this Italian classic that’s both comforting and sophisticated. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

  • ounces bacon 
  • servings eggs cooked
  • servings pepper fresh black to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • ounces soup noodles boiled dried
  • 1.8 ounces pecorino cheese grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Boil a large pot of well salted water, then cook the pasta according to the package directions. For dried spaghetti I usually boil the noodles for 8 minutes rather than the 9 recommended on the package to ensure they are al dente.
  2. Combine the Pecorino, egg, olive oil and black pepper in a large bowl and whisk together until the mixture is smooth and there are no clumps of egg whites.Chop the Guanciale into batons and add to a pan over medium high heat and fry until cooked through.
  3. Drain the pasta (do not rinse), then immediately dump it into the egg mixture. It's important that the pasta be very hot, otherwise the egg mixture won't thicken into a sauce.
  4. Add the fried Guanciale and toss to coat evenly. Plate your Spaghetti Carbonara and top with a slow cooked egg.

Nutrition Facts

Calories956kcal
Protein15%
Fat57.15%
Carbs27.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.5
Glycemic Load
25.79
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
22.038695584173%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:955.85kcal
47.79%
Fat:60.1g
92.46%
Saturated Fat:19.22g
120.13%
Carbohydrates:65.9g
21.97%
Net Carbohydrates:63.15g
22.97%
Sugar:2.62g
2.91%
Cholesterol:246.35mg
82.12%
Sodium:937.08mg
40.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.49g
70.98%
Selenium:88.06µg
125.8%
Phosphorus:564.4mg
56.44%
Manganese:0.82mg
40.97%
Calcium:318.81mg
31.88%
Vitamin B3:4.92mg
24.6%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.45%
Zinc:3.43mg
22.87%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.56%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
22.19%
Vitamin E:3mg
19.98%
Vitamin B12:1.1µg
18.38%
Magnesium:71.19mg
17.8%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.23%
Copper:0.32mg
16.11%
Iron:2.51mg
13.94%
Potassium:442.19mg
12.63%
Fiber:2.75g
10.99%
Folate:37.79µg
9.45%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
8.99%
Vitamin K:9.37µg
8.92%
Vitamin A:375.5IU
7.51%
Source:Norecipes