Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara for a Delicious Dinner
This creamy spaghetti carbonara is a quick and delightful dish, ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with flavors, it's a comforting dinner choice.
2026-02-03
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add pancetta or bacon until crispy.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and add it to the frying pan with the pancetta.
- 5
Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- 6
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan, serve immediately.
Chef's Essential Tip
Essential for Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara for a Delicious Dinner
A pro tip matched to this dish — not a generic kitchen shortcut.
Pasta absorbs water as it cooks. Under-salted water means bland noodles no matter how good your sauce is. Taste the boiling water before adding pasta.
