Valentine’s Special: 5-Ingredient Creamy Carbonara
Valentine’s Special: 5-Ingredient Creamy Carbonara is a luxurious pasta dish that brings together the richness of eggs, crispy pancetta, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese in a silky sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in, this simple yet elegant recipe requires just five ingredients and takes under 30 minutes to prepare. Twirl your spaghetti and indulge in each creamy bite, creating a memorable dining experience with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the hot spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta (off heat). Pour in the egg mixture while stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg