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Creamy Carbonara

Creamy Carbonara

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
This Creamy Carbonara is too deliciously decadent to be this easy.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 718 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 6 ounces pancetta chopped
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pancetta and cook until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove pancetta and set aside.
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  • In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, heating gently. Whisk in egg yolks and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined. Season with black pepper.
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  • Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta in the cream sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
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  • Stir in the cooked pancetta. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and additional pepper if needed.
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  • Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition

Calories: 718kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 25gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 706mgFiber: 2g
Keyword creamy carbonara, pancetta, pasta
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