Enjoy the abundant tastes of Italy with our decadent La Dolce Vita Carbonara. Tender spaghetti is encased in a rich, silky sauce made with freshly farm-fresh eggs and finely grated Parmesan cheese in this delicious recipe. A hint of garlic lends a wonderful aromatic flavor, and crispy pancetta adds a welcome crunch. This Carbonara is the epitome of Italian decadence, finished with a dash of parsley and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper. It promises to provide a touch of La Dolce Vita to your dining table and is ideal for any occasion.
Luscious La Dolce Vita Carbonara
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Category
Italian
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
600
Author:
Angie M.
Enjoy the abundant tastes of Italy with our decadent La Dolce Vita Carbonara. Tender spaghetti is encased in a rich, silky sauce made with freshly farm-fresh eggs and finely grated Parmesan cheese in this delicious recipe. A hint of garlic lends a wonderful aromatic flavor, and crispy pancetta adds a welcome crunch. This Carbonara is the epitome of Italian decadence, finished with a dash of parsley and a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper. It promises to provide a touch of La Dolce Vita to your dining table and is ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Directions
Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.
Prepare the pancetta/guanciale
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or guanciale and cook until it is crisp and browned, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Make the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the hot, drained pasta to the skillet with the pancetta/guanciale and garlic. Toss to combine.
Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to coat the pasta evenly. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Season and serve
Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.