Would you like more Italian dishes? Try this Authentic Bolognese Ragu, Ossu Buco, Meatballs Arrabbiata, or Panzanella!
Why Steph and Alex love this recipe:
Easy and Quick: A straightforward dish that doesn’t require any special skills and will be ready in just 20 minutes! Creamy: Just follow my step-by-step instructions and you will master this easy Pasta Carbonara. Crowd Pleaser: This traditional pasta carbonara is a classic Italian dish that will be a family favorite!
How to make Pasta Carbonara:
Cook Pasta: Add 10g of coarse salt for every liter of water and bring to a boil. Drop the pasta in the water and cook according to package instructions. Cook Pancetta: Cut pancetta into strips about the same size (1-inch pieces). Cook it in a skillet until crispy. Remove crispy pancetta from pan then place on a plate with paper towels to absorb excess fat. Prepare Sauce: Grate parmesan cheese into a bowl then add the eggs. Use a whisk and mix the ingredients until your cream is smooth and lump-free. Add Pasta: Drain it when it is cooked ‘al dente’ and keep some pasta water aside. Add the pasta to the bowl with the cream and mix well. If the cream is too dry, add a small quantity of hot water to the cream. Serve: Put pasta on the plate then add the pancetta. Finally, add a final, generous amount of grated parmesan cheese and a little pepper. Leftovers don’t reheat well, so enjoy this creamy carbonara immediately!
Tips and Tricks:
Choose Pasta: Choose a long or short pasta, depending on your taste. We like the brands Barilla, De Cecco, and Mezze Maniche. I recommend rigatoni, spaghetti or linguine since the pasta is rough, so the sauce sticks nicely to it. Pecorino or Parmesan? Freshly grated pecorino cheese is best. You can also use parmesan cheese. Only use freshly grated cheese. Careful with the Eggs: Does your carbonara sauce look like scrambled eggs? If so, something has gone wrong. You may have poured the beaten eggs into the warm pan. To keep the temperature under control and stop the cooking process, it’s best to put the hot pasta into a bowl then toss it.
View more of the authentic Italian recipes Stef and Alex have shared with us, or visit their website.
This post contains affiliate links.
