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Spaghetti Carbonara

A traditional Italian pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients
  • 400 grams spaghetti Type of pasta used.
  • 150 grams pancetta Can also use guanciale or unsmoked bacon.
  • 3 large eggs Use fresh eggs for better flavor.
  • 100 grams Parmesan cheese Grated for mixing into the sauce.
  • 50 grams Pecorino Romano cheese Grated, optional but recommended for authenticity.
  • to taste black pepper Freshly ground for the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until crispy.
Mixing Sauce
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan, and Pecorino Romano until well combined.
  2. Add freshly ground black pepper to the egg mixture.
Combining
  1. Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  2. While the pasta is still hot, add it to the pan with the pancetta and remove from heat.
  3. Quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture and toss until the sauce is creamy. Add reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper on top.

Notes

Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal. Avoid reheating leftovers as egg sauce can become rubbery.

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