Pasta Carbonara
recipe

A delicious and creamy Italian dish that comes together quickly. Perfect for a weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
- 400 g spaghetti
- 150 g bacon or guanciale (diced)
- 3 eggs
- 100 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon or guanciale in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
4. Drain the cooked pasta, reserving a little cooking water.
5. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the bacon and mix well.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Stir quickly to ensure the eggs cook with the residual heat, avoiding scrambling.
7. If needed, add a bit of reserved cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Energy: 550 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Salt: 1.5 g
Enjoy your delicious Pasta Carbonara!

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