Spaghetti Carbonara

8 ingredients
20 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound pancetta, chopped
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
  2. 2
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3
    2.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. 5
    Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked but not crisp, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in chile flakes, remove skillet from heat, and set aside.
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    3.
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    In a large serving bowl, mix eggs, cheese, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; set aside.
  9. 9
    Generously salt boiling water, add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  10. 10
    Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water, and quickly stir noodles and water into egg mixture.
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    Add pancetta, pan drippings, and parsley to pasta; toss to combine.
  12. 12
    Serve immediately.
  13. 13
    Calories: 410
  14. 14
    Total Fat: 12 grams
  15. 15
    Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams
  16. 16
    Total Carbohydrate: 57 grams
  17. 17
    Protein: 17 grams
  18. 18
    Sodium: 900 milligrams
  19. 19
    Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
  20. 20
    Fiber: 2 gram

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