Delicious Pasta Carbonara
recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 400 g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 150 g bacon or pancetta
- 3 eggs
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some of the cooking water.
2. In a pan, cook the bacon or pancetta until crispy. Add chopped garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
3. In a bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until combined. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Combine the cooked pasta with the bacon in the pan. Remove the pan from the heat.
5. Quickly add the egg mixture to the pasta, stirring continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs. If the pasta seems dry, add a little reserved cooking water.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 600 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g

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