Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is an Italian classic that’s a snap to prepare and will get rave reviews from your family! This bacon and egg pasta or spaghetti carbonara recipe is easy comfort food!
How to Make Spaghetti Carbonara
With the cooler autumn weather, our dinners have become heartier. Creamy pasta and a hot loaf of bread were perfect for a weeknight meal. Pancetta and onions were sautéed, then a bit of white wine added for flavor.
The pasta was quickly tossed in this mixture before eggs and cheese were incorporated. There was nothing but raves about this spaghetti carbonara from my family! Note that the eggs may not be fully cooked, so use caution if you do not use pasteurized eggs.
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
When I try new dinner recipes, especially those that aren’t slabs of beef, I hold my breath when the hubby takes his first bite. He grew up in a home where pizza was about as exotic as entrees would get. I shouldn’t have worried. He was a fan instantly. Creamy, salty, and hearty, this spaghetti carbonara is pure comfort food.
I have even made a smoked salmon carbonara recipe for Lent. Eliminate the pancetta and add strips of smoked salmon just before adding the pasta. It’s already cooked so does not need to be sautéed. Enjoy!!
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara is an Italian classic that's a snap to prepare and will get rave reviews from your family!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup Parmesan
- 1/3 cup Romano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pancetta in a saucepan over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking till onion is golden, about 10 minutes. Add wine and cook till reduced by half.
- Cook spaghetti in well-salted water till done.
- While pasta is cooking, whisk together eggs, cheeses, pepper, and salt.
- Drain pasta and add to pancetta and onion mixture. Toss well over medium heat, till well mixed. Remove from heat and add egg mixture, tossing to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Gourmet.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 572Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 639mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 22g
69 Comments on “Spaghetti Carbonara”
I guess I will have to finally try this. I didnt know it had onion in it. Certainly will be one on my list of must trys … looks great!
I love carbonara and yours looks amazing! Thanks for linking up at my pasta blog hop! Pinned 🙂
This is my favourite dish to make when I’m in a hurry. I use bacon and the wine is a great new addition for me.
Thank You.
Sara, I’m so glad I introduced this one to you!!!! I try not to make it too often as I feel the same way~
This really looks delicious! My mom likes to cook Carbonara. I’ll definitely recommend this recipe to her. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Great pics!
Thanks, everyone!!!! It’s a winner 🙂
Lovely carbonera. One of my husband’s favourite pasta dishes.
This looks and sounds divine, Lizzy!