Easy Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Homemade Spaghetti Carbonara with Classic Italian Flair.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot (for pasta)
- 1 Skillet / frying pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Tongs or pasta fork
Ingredients
- 400 gm spaghetti
- 3 each large eggs
- 1 cup fresh cheese freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or half Parmesan, half Pecorino Romano)
- 150 gm bacon diced (or pancetta for traditional flavor)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water freshly cracked
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.400 gm spaghetti
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, crisp the diced bacon until golden and aromatic. Remove from heat.150 gm bacon
- Make Sauce Base: In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated cheese until smooth. Add cream if using.
- Combine: Add hot pasta and bacon to a large bowl. Slowly pour in the egg mixture, tossing quickly to coat without scrambling.
- Adjust Consistency: Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until sauce is silky and clings to the noodles.
- Season & Serve: Add black pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Spaghetti Carbonara Simple Recipe
• Egg Tempering: Avoid curdling by letting the pasta cool slightly before combining with eggs.
• Fresh Cheese Matters: Pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect sauce texture.
• Quality Bacon or Pancetta: Smoky bacon adds depth, while pancetta gives a traditional Italian flavor.
• Serve Immediately: Carbonara is best enjoyed fresh for maximum creaminess.
• Season Smartly: Freshly cracked black pepper adds aroma and subtle heat.
These tips help elevate your homemade spaghetti carbonara recipe, ensuring perfect texture, flavor, and presentation. This isn’t the exact recipe I use, but the video below is pretty close and shows the steps really well.
• Egg Tempering: Avoid curdling by letting the pasta cool slightly before combining with eggs.
• Fresh Cheese Matters: Pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect sauce texture.
• Quality Bacon or Pancetta: Smoky bacon adds depth, while pancetta gives a traditional Italian flavor.
• Serve Immediately: Carbonara is best enjoyed fresh for maximum creaminess.
• Season Smartly: Freshly cracked black pepper adds aroma and subtle heat.
These tips help elevate your homemade spaghetti carbonara recipe, ensuring perfect texture, flavor, and presentation. This isn’t the exact recipe I use, but the video below is pretty close and shows the steps really well.