Ingredients for Comforting Pasta Carbonara
- Pancetta
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 3 large eggs
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Penne Pasta
- Fresh Parsley Leaves
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How to Make Comforting Pasta Carbonara
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the guanciale until golden brown and crispy. Remove the guanciale from the skillet and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the rendered guanciale fat. Toss to coat.
- Quickly pour the egg mixture over the hot pasta, tossing constantly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the cooked guanciale and fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
25 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
74g
Carbs
31g