And even it it wasn't, who cares? Spaghetti Pasta Carbonara—indulgent and delicious, yet so easy! Learn how to make carbonara sauce with bacon or.

Ingredients of Spaghetti Carbonara

  1. It's of Salt.
  2. It's 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
  3. It's 8 oz. of bacon or pancetta, chopped.
  4. You need 1 of medium onion, finely chopped.
  5. Prepare 1 pound of dried spaghetti.
  6. It's 4 of large eggs.
  7. It's 1/3 cup of half and half.
  8. You need 2/3 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Prepare of freshly cracked black pepper.
  10. It's pinch of nutmeg (optional).

Spaghetti Carbonara instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the spaghetti. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon/pancetta and onion and cook until the onion is caramelized and the bacon is crisp. By now, your water should be boiling. Add the spaghetti..
  2. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, and cheese. Scrape in the bacon and onion, along with the cooking fat..
  3. Before draining the pasta, scoop out about 1/3 cup of the cooking water and whisk it into the bowl with the bacon and eggs. Drain the spaghetti and add to the bowl. Toss quickly and place a plate on top of the serving bowl to cover completely. Let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the plate and toss with black pepper and nutmeg (if using)..

River Cafe Classic Italian Cookbook recipe carbonara (with Simon Hopkinson's penne). This Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe is so rich and decadent yet so incredibly easy to make! Pasta is tossed in a delicious and easy parmesan sauce with savory pancetta. Spaghetti alla Carbonara: When it's good, it can make your eyes roll back in your head with pleasure. It lurks there, beckoning, batting its eyelashes on Italian menus.

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