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Tagliatelle carbonara

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Course: Supper
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 647kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 g tagliatelle pasta
  • 150 g pancetta or guanciale diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 75 g Pecorino Romano cheese grated
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the tagliatelle pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water. Set aside.

Prepare the Pancetta/Guanciale:

  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the diced pancetta or guanciale and cook until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Carbonara Sauce:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper. Remember that the cheese is salty, so you may not need to add extra salt.

Combine Everything:

  • Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot.
  • Quickly toss the hot pasta with the crispy pancetta or guanciale to allow the flavors to meld.

Add the Sauce:

  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot pasta and pancetta.
  • Toss everything together quickly to coat the pasta evenly. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
  • If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some of the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Serve:

  • Serve the tagliatelle carbonara immediately, garnished with additional grated Pecorino Romano, Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
  • Finish with a generous grind of black pepper on top.
    Enjoy your homemade Tagliatelle Carbonara!
Nutrition Facts
Tagliatelle carbonara
Amount per Serving
Calories
647
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
241
mg
80
%
Sodium
 
755
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
342
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
425
IU
9
%
Calcium
 
357
mg
36
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.