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Creamy Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Creamy Classic Spaghetti Carbonara is a timeless Italian pasta dish featuring silky spaghetti coated in a rich, velvety sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pasta
  • 400 g Spaghetti Use your favorite type of spaghetti.
For the sauce
  • 4 large Eggs, preferably free-range Make sure eggs are at room temperature.
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated Use freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing garlic.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced Adjust based on your taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Add to preference.
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish Chop before serving.

Method
 

Cooking the Spaghetti
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. While the spaghetti cooks, whisk the eggs and grated cheese together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Sautéing the Garlic
  1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until just fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with garlic and toss well to coat. Remove from heat.
Creating the Creamy Sauce
  1. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta while still warm, and toss rapidly to combine.
  2. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Plate the spaghetti carbonara and give it a sprinkle of extra cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use fresh eggs and cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.