Basic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
This basic spaghetti carbonara is the perfect weeknight dish. Its quick, its simple, its tasty and there is very little mess.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Small pot or pan
- Knife
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 4L of water and bring to a boil and add ¼ tbsp salt.¼ tbsp salt
- While we’re waiting for the water, prep the bacon. Cut the strips of bacon into small squares. The size is entirely up to you.6 slices bacon
- Add the bacon to a small pot or pan and cook on medium heat for a few minutes until the bacon is cooked but not yet crispy. Scoop the bacon bits out with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb some of the fat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions stirring occasionally.450 g spaghetti
- Now beat the eggs with salt and pepper. Once the eggs are mixed well add the parmesan and whisk to combine.4 eggs, ¼ cup grated parmesan, ¼ tsp salt, Pinch ground black pepper
- Once the noodles are al dente, reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water in a measuring cup. It doesn’t have to be precise. Then, strain the noodles of the remaining water.
- Turn off the burner and return the pot with the strained noodles back onto it. Then quickly pour in the egg mixture, add the bacon and stir constantly using tongs, essentially twisting the noodles into each other to coat them well while the eggs set. You don’t want the eggs to scramble so pour in a bit of the reserved pasta water as you stir until you get the perfect creamy sauce.
- Serve topped with more parmesan.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Basic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
644.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
20.7
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
190.9
mg
64
%
Sodium
978.4
mg
43
%
Potassium
388.6
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
85.5
g
29
%
Fiber
3.6
g
15
%
Sugar
3.2
g
4
%
Protein
26.2
g
52
%
Vitamin A
303.9
IU
6
%
Calcium
105.5
mg
11
%
Iron
2.4
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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