Spaghetti Carbonara
Creamy and savory, Spaghetti Carbonara features crisp Prosciutto, rich Parmesan, and a silky egg-based sauce, delivering comforting flavors perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Its balance of saltiness and richness appeals to pasta lovers and those seeking authentic Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Finely chop the Prosciutto.
- Cook the Prosciutto in 4 Tbsp. melted butter until crisp.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in grated Parmesan cheese, minced parsley, salt, and white pepper.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.
- Combine hot pasta with the Prosciutto and butter mixture.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in cream or half and half for extra richness.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
562
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).