Authentic Pasta Carbonara is easy to make, full of bacon flavor, and smothered in a cheesy egg sauce that will make you crave more.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings Calories: 752kcal
Ingredients
1 pound spaghetti pasta
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound thick cut bacon or pancetta diced
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
In a large saucepan, cook bacon (or pancetta) over medium heat until crisp, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain fat from bacon, reserving just 2 tablespoons of the grease.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and 1 cup pecorino romano cheese.
Toss drained pasta with cooked bacon, and 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Pour egg mixture in, along with reserved pasta water and toss together with pasta 2 minutes.
Serve hot topped with remaining cheese, freshly ground pepper, and parsley to garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 1995mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9.9% | Vitamin C: 2.1% | Calcium: 31.1% | Iron: 12%