Ready to get your Carbonara Day celebrations started? We’ve got the perfect recipe for you – a spaghetti carbonara that’s quick, easy, and seriously delicious. And you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make it happen!
Forget about complicated cooking techniques and long lists of ingredients now. With just a few simple steps, you can create a creamy, dreamy pasta dish that’ll make you feel like you’re dining in an Italian trattoria – and to make this experience even more real, put this song before you start cooking!
Go and grab your apron and let’s get cooking! We’ll show you how to whip up this dish in no time, perfect for those nights when you’re craving something comforting and satisfying.
Get ready to make your taste buds dance with this magical Carbonara recipe!
Preparing: 20-25 minutes
Servings: 2 to 3
Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- First, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Next, add the diced pancetta or bacon and cook until crispy and browned about 8-10 minutes.
- In a bowl, beat the 2 eggs together with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it to the skillet with the pancetta or bacon.
- Toss the spaghetti with the pancetta or bacon until coated with the fat.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
- Toss the spaghetti quickly until the eggs are cooked and the cheese is melted.
- If the pasta seems dry, add a little bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Finally, serve the spaghetti carbonara immediately!
Obs: You can garnish it with additional grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired. (Please, do it!)
We simply LOVE Carbonara Spaghetti and we wish you a very happy Carbonara day! Make this and all the other days delicious with our simple recipe. Follow us for more 4-Ingredient Recipes! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok! See you guys next post!
