Carbonara Sauce
Carbonara Sauce - Main Course (Italian)
20 minItalian
Servings4
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Steps
- 1Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Before straining, reserve some of the pasta water.
- 2In a large saucepan, cook the pancetta (or bacon) until fully cooked, but not too crispy.
- 3Then toss in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4In a small bowl, add a few tablespoons of the (hot) pasta water to the egg yolk and stir to incorporate. Add a few more tablespoons at a time, stirring in between. The goal here is heat up the yolks gradually so they don’t curdle/cook once added to the pan.
- 5Now add the pasta and yolk mixture to the pancetta pan. Reduce the heat to low and toss everything with tongs.
- 6Sprinkle in the cheese and continue to toss until the cheese begins to melt.
- 7Taste and add any salt or pepper as needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 345kcal
- Protein
- 17g
- Carbs
- 43g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 2g
Estimated from the ingredient list.
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Questions
How long does carbonara sauce take to make?
About 20 minutes from start to finish, including prep.
How many people does this recipe serve?
It serves 4 as written. Use the servings control to scale every ingredient up or down.
Can I change the ingredients?
Yes — in the Zaki app you can make this recipe yours: swap ingredients, change amounts, and keep your own copy. The original stays as it is.
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