Best 5 To Die For Carbonara Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of Italian cuisine - Carbonara. Originating from the heart of Rome, this beloved pasta dish has captured hearts worldwide with its simplicity and rich, creamy sauce. It's a symphony of flavors, where the delicate smokiness of pancetta or guanciale dances with the velvety smoothness of eggs and Pecorino Romano cheese. With just a few pantry staples, you can recreate this iconic dish in your kitchen. Discover the secrets to crafting the perfect Carbonara sauce, transforming ordinary spaghetti into a culinary masterpiece. Our comprehensive guide offers a traditional rendition, a vegetarian variation, and a modern twist with peas and lemon that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on this culinary journey and elevate your pasta game to new heights.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CARBONARA



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This Creamy Carbonara recipe is a plate of heavenly, creamy pasta. Silky spaghetti with crispy pancetta in a super creamy and cheesy sauce. Simply delicious and so easy to make at home.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)
6 ounce pancetta (chopped)
2 cups half and half
2 large egg yolks
1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
4 tablespoon basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the pancetta to a large skillet and saute over medium-low heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the half and half to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Whisk the egg yolks into the sauce. Whisk in the Parmesan cheese. Stir in the black pepper. Taste for salt and season if needed. I find no salt is needed since the cheese adds plenty of saltiness.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon and basil to the skillet and toss well to combine.
  • Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 43 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 190 mg, Sodium 939 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY CARBONARA SAUCE



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Quick way to make a really tasty carbonara-style pasta sauce. Serve over cooked pasta.

Provided by Brigette Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Meat Sauce

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
½ cup water
3 roma (plum) tomatoes - halved, seeded, and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet. Cook and stir onion with bacon in reserved drippings until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 minutes.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce into onion-bacon mixture; rinse jar with the water and pour into skillet. Stir sauce with a wooden spoon, thoroughly scraping any brown bits of food from bottom of the skillet. Bring sauce to a simmer; add tomatoes. Simmer sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 760.9 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

THE BEST CARBONARA



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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

Kosher salt
4 large eggs, plus 2 large yolks
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (optional)
1 pound spaghetti
One 12-ounce piece pancetta, cut into matchsticks

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.

10-MINUTE MUSHROOM CARBONARA



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This is a quick and easy upgrade to weeknight spaghetti dinner. I tend to make this low sodium, but you may want to add salt in the pasta water and while the mushrooms are cooking.

Provided by Ryan Schroeder

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic
3 eggs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, place mushrooms in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook until they begin to brown and release moisture, 3 to 5 minutes. Add oil and garlic. Fry until softened, about 3 minutes more.
  • Beat eggs together in a bowl. Add 1/2 the Parmesan cheese. Mix well and stir into cooked mushroom mixture.
  • Serve the pasta topped with mushroom sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 143.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CARBONARA SAUCE



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Make and share this Carbonara Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loopie41

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion, chopped
1 garlic, crushed
4 slices prosciutto
2 eggs
300 ml cream
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
500 g pasta

Steps:

  • Sauté onion, garlic and prosciutto.
  • Mix cream, eggs and S&P together.
  • Mix all together and bring to boil. Add parmesan and stir until melted.
  • Mix in cooked pasta and serve with parmesan.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese and pancetta.
  • Do not overcook the eggs. The sauce should be creamy and slightly thickened, but not scrambled.
  • If you don't have pancetta, you can use guanciale or bacon. Just be sure to cook it until it's crispy.
  • If you want a vegetarian carbonara, you can omit the pancetta and add some sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
  • Serve carbonara immediately, as it will thicken as it cools.

Conclusion:

Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful sauce that will coat your pasta perfectly. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make a carbonara sauce that is to die for.

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