Fettuccine Carbonara

Indulge in the creamy, comforting flavors of classic Fettuccine Carbonara—a timeless Italian favorite that’s as simple as it is luxurious. This recipe features tender fettuccine pasta tossed with crispy pancetta, a silky sauce made from eggs and Parmesan cheese, and a touch of fragrant garlic for extra depth. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner party. The secret to its luscious texture lies in tossing the hot pasta with the sauce off the heat, creating a creamy coating without scrambling the eggs. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and extra Parmesan, Fettuccine Carbonara is a restaurant-quality dish you’ll love to make at home. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare, this recipe is a must-try for pasta lovers everywhere.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams fettuccine pasta
• 150 grams pancetta
• 3 large eggs
• 75 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 3

In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in 50 grams of the grated Parmesan cheese. Add a generous pinch of black pepper to the mixture.

Step 4

Once the pasta is cooked, immediately add it to the skillet with the pancetta and garlic. Toss to combine and slightly cool the mixture. This will prevent the eggs from scrambling when added.

Step 5

Pour the egg and Parmesan mixture over the pasta, quickly tossing everything together until the pasta is well-coated and creamy. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Season with salt, if needed, and additional black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	802 grams (802.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2773

Total Fat 123.00g	158%
Saturated Fat 45.80g	229%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 794mg	265%
Sodium 6257mg	272%
Total Carbohydrate 298.50g	109%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 14.30g
Protein 130.60g	261%

Vitamin D 120IU	600%
Calcium 924mg	71%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 779mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 42.3%