Description
Delight in this creamy spaghetti carbonara recipe that brings comfort and flavor to your table in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dried spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 100g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- 100g diced turkey bacon
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a large pot, add spaghetti, and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced turkey bacon until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Pecorino Romano until well combined.
- 4. Add the hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with the turkey bacon off the heat. Quickly pour in the egg mixture and stir vigorously to coat the pasta evenly.
- 5. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until you reach your desired creaminess.
- 6. Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To enhance flavor, use high-quality ingredients like fresh eggs and authentic cheese.
- For a twist, substitute pancetta with grilled chicken or sautéed vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 210mg