Indulge in the classic Italian pasta dish that is both simple yet sophisticated - Fettuccini Carbonara. This culinary delight features fettuccini noodles coated in a rich and creamy sauce made from eggs, Parmesan cheese, and guanciale or pancetta, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. With variations available for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions, this article offers a collection of Fettuccini Carbonara recipes that cater to every palate. From the Traditional Fettuccini Carbonara that embodies the authentic Roman recipe to the Spinach and Mushroom Fettuccini Carbonara that adds a vibrant twist, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your preferences. Explore the secrets of this beloved dish and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FETTUCINE CARBONARA
Easy restaurant quality carbonara. I am asked to make this again and again from both friends and family!
Provided by Shannon1975
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel. Chop with knife into bits.
- Beat the eggs, cheese and cream in a bowl, then add the bacon. Pour over the pasta in the pan and toss gently using tongs.
- Return the pan to a very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Don't overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 158.4 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 339.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
When a man at church found out how much my family likes fettuccine, he shared his Italian grandmother's carbonara recipe with us. I've made it my own over the last 25 years. Grated Parmesan cheese works just as well as Romano. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan., Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of warm cream into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly., Stir cheese, salt, pepper and bacon into sauce. Add to fettuccine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
For a quick dinner, whip up Tyler Florence's authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara recipe, a rich tangle of pasta, pancetta and egg, from Food Network.
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that the spaghetti will be hot and ready when the sauce is finished; it is very important that the pasta is hot when adding the egg mixture, so that the heat of the pasta cooks the raw eggs in the sauce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender yet firm (as they say in Italian "al dente.") Drain the pasta well, reserving 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water to use in the sauce if you wish.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a deep skillet over medium flame. Add the pancetta and saute for about 3 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the fat is rendered. Toss the garlic into the fat and saute for less than 1 minute to soften.
- Add the hot, drained spaghetti to the pan and toss for 2 minutes to coat the strands in the bacon fat. Beat the eggs and Parmesan together in a mixing bowl, stirring well to prevent lumps. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the egg/cheese mixture into the pasta, whisking quickly until the eggs thicken, but do not scramble (this is done off the heat to ensure this does not happen.) Thin out the sauce with a bit of the reserved pasta water, until it reaches desired consistency. Season the carbonara with several turns of freshly ground black pepper and taste for salt. Mound the spaghetti carbonara into warm serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Pass more cheese around the table.
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
Make and share this Fettuccine Carbonara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of salted water on high and begin to cook pasta if it's dry.
- If it's fresh wait until after youve prepared the sauce as it will only take 3 minutes to cook.
- Beat together the eggs, parmesan cheese and parsley until eggs are blended well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter.
- Saute the garlic and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cream and heat through.
- Drain the pasta and return to pot immediately.
- Add the mushroom and egg mixture, tossing for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve at once.
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
This is one of my favourite recipes because it is so easy and can be made in a low fat version (see my low-fat fettucine carbonara version recipe)
Provided by Susie T
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place water in a large saucepan with a little oil and salt.
- Bring to the boil and add fettucine.
- Stir for a few minutes to prevent fettucine from sticking together.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan and gently cook onion, garlic and bacon on medium heat until onion becomes soft being careful not to burn.
- In a bowl beat the eggs.
- Pour in cream and whisk together.
- Add salt and pepper and mix well.
- Transfer cream mixture into saucepan (off the heat) with onion, garlic and bacon and stir quickly to combine.
- When pasta is cooked, drain into a large serving bowl and stir in the carbonara sauce and combine well.
- The heat of the pasta will cook the sauce and thicken.
- Serve immediately with some extra parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.2, Fat 55.1, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 428.2, Sodium 1706.3, Carbohydrate 78.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 32.3
THE BEST CARBONARA
Now this is our idea of comfort food. Creamy and rich, it's the quintessential dish for a chilly evening. We like to splurge every once in a while and add a knob of butter to the cheesy egg sauce just to round it out. We've left that option up to you, however. Either way, we can't think of a more classic or satisfying pasta dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Whisk together the eggs, yolks, Parmesan, Pecorino, pepper and butter if using in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the spaghetti and half the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add the egg mixture and toss to coat. Cook, tossing continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs, until the sauce is creamy, thinning it with the remaining pasta water if it becomes too thick (it should be saucy but not watery), about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta among plates and sprinkle with more grated Parmesan.
FETTUCCINI CARBONARA
This carbonara is a delectable, mouth watering pile of yummy goodness. I recommend a nice salad with it - that's all you will need for a complete meal.
Provided by Sarah W. Lennox
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Saute shallots until softened. Stir in onion and bacon, and cook until bacon is evenly browned. Stir in garlic when bacon is about half done. Remove from heat.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta, then return it to the pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cream, and shredded Parmesan. Pour the bacon mixture over the pasta, then stir in the cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.8 g, Cholesterol 165.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 750.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA II
A super rich, classic 'bacon and egg' spaghetti dish. Great to serve for company. This recipe also makes an unusual brunch offering.
Provided by SABRINATEE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Spaghetti Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
- Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat; add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and heat in reused large skillet. Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add wine if desired; cook one more minute.
- Return cooked bacon to pan; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding more olive oil if it seems dry or is sticking together. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again. Add salt and pepper to taste (remember that bacon and Parmesan are very salty).
- Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top, and extra Parmesan cheese at table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.1 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 117.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 368.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO CARBONARA
This is a home concoction we refer to as "Death on a Noodle". It is very heavy, but also filling and absolutely delicious. This can be a meal of its own, or a side dish for many people. There are some good stir-ins, such as sliced cooked chicken breast or fresh snow peas, that can be added in the last 5 minutes of simmering. It is important to use a wide, shallow pan because it will help the cream cook down and thicken. If you need to use a deeper saucepan, increase the cooking time in the step to simmer the cream.
Provided by LadyRatri
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a 10-inch skillet (at least 2 inches deep) over medium heat.
- Slice the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. Place the bacon in the skillet.
- While the bacon is frying, heat the cream (but not to a boil.) This can be done either in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Once the bacon is crisp, drain off all but 1-2 tbsp of the grease from the pan.
- Pour the cream over the bacon.
- Add a few grinds each of black and white pepper, and some crushed red pepper. A quick sprinkle of red pepper will add some flavor -- for a little more spice, use 1-2 teaspoons.
- Bring the cream to a simmer, and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the cream sauce is simmering, boil water and prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
- When the pasta is done and drained, toss with the tablespoon of butter.
- Once the butter has melted, pour the cream sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.3, Fat 60.7, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 218.5, Sodium 443.5, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 15.9
AUTHENTIC PASTA CARBONARA
I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is quick, simple and delicious, just the way they like it in Italy. -Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water; keep pasta warm. In same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook until just heated through., Add pasta to pot; toss to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding enough reserved pasta water for sauce to reach desired consistency. If desired, serve with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh eggs, good quality Parmesan cheese, and thick-cut guanciale or pancetta will make all the difference in the flavor of your carbonara.
- Don't overcook the eggs: The eggs should be cooked gently until they are just set. If you overcook them, they will become scrambled and the sauce will be ruined.
- Add the pasta to the sauce, not the other way around: This will help the sauce coat the pasta evenly.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water: You can use this to thin out the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Serve immediately: Carbonara is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, creamy sauce and smoky, salty guanciale or pancetta, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give fettuccine carbonara a try.
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