Bucatini Carbonara
A classic Italian dish, Bucatini Carbonara is a simple yet delicious pasta dish that combines creamy eggs, crispy pancetta, and plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - To taste
- Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Parmesan cheese - 1 cup, grated
- Eggs - 4 large
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Pancetta - 4 ounces, diced
- Bucatini pasta - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- Cook the bucatini pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Slowly whisk the hot pasta water into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic, then pour the egg mixture over the top.
- Stir quickly until the eggs thicken and form a creamy sauce.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 600
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 2g
