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
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
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
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
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
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.
10-MINUTE MUSHROOM CARBONARA
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
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
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
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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