Creamy spaghetti carbonara

Name: Creamy spaghetti carbonara
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti; 2 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 6 ounces thickly sliced pancetta or bacon; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Freshly ground pepper

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Main Dish

2 servings

Very Easy

45 min

835 Kcal

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces thickly sliced pancetta or bacon
2 garlic cloves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper

Estimated cost: 6.12€ (3.06€/serving)

Preparation

Preparation25 min

Cook time20 min

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until just al dente or firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cream. In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until crisp, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 1 minute.
Add the spaghetti to the skillet. Cook over low heat, tossing, until coated. Slowly add the reserved pasta cooking water and beaten egg yolks. Toss until coated with a creamy sauce, about 1 minute.
Add the 1 cup of Parmesan and the nutmeg; season with pepper. Transfer to bowls and serve, passing extra Parmesan.