Description
Valentine’s Special: 5-Ingredient Creamy Carbonara is a heartwarming dish that combines the rich flavors of pancetta and creamy sauce for an unforgettable dining experience. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this indulgent meal that’s perfect for cozy nights or special occasions. Twirl your al dente spaghetti in luscious sauce, topped with crispy pancetta and freshly cracked black pepper. This simple yet elegant recipe will leave you dreaming of romantic evenings in Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta (diced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced pancetta until crispy, about 4-5 minutes; keep warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese; add black pepper to taste.
- Toss hot spaghetti with pancetta in the skillet, then pour egg mixture over while tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce.
- Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg