Traditional Italian Carbonara

This 4 ingredient pasta will be perfect for a wine night. Creamy, salty and pungent pasta dish that will not disappoint. Don’t sleep on this simple and easy recipe. Happy cooking!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

First, cut your bacon or panchetta into cubes. Cook your bacon until crispy and set aside.

Step 2

Separate your egg yolks from white.

Step 3

Grate your parmesan cheese.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the egg yolks and parmesan cheese until you get a smooth texture. And season it with a pinch of black pepper then add in your bacon or pancetta and mix it in the mixture.

Step 5

Boil your pasta to al dente and save 1/2 cup of pasta water on the side.

Step 6

Transfer your sauce to a pan and toss in your hot pasta. Add a little pasta water to get that creamy texture. Mix until every pasta is covered with the sauce.

Step 7

Transfer to a plate and top it off with more parmegiano reggiano and freshly grated black pepper.