Easy Pasta Carbonara
recipe

A delicious and creamy Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and effortlessly. This recipe is perfect for a weekend dinner or a quick weekday meal.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 300 g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 150 g bacon or pancetta
- 2 eggs
- 100 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon or pancetta until crispy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
3. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and reserve a bit of the cooking water.
4. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the bacon and garlic. Mix well.
5. In a bowl, crack the eggs and add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Stir quickly to ensure the eggs cook lightly with the residual heat, creating a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 550 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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