Directions: 

• First thing you need to do is start cooking the pasta according to the package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large frying pan, add diced pancetta, and cook over medium heat until crispy.

• Then add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.  Transfer the pancetta and garlic into a large bowl.

• Beat the eggs in a small bowl until fluffy, then mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
• Once the pasta is cooked, quickly drain it and move into the bowl with pancetta and garlic. Toss everything to combine, and then add beaten eggs and cheese.  You need to do these steps quickly, as you want the pasta to be hot when you add eggs.  It’s the heat from the pasta that will heat the eggs and create a light creamy sauce.  Mix once again until well combined.  Season with salt and pepper.

• Serve immediately!  Sprinkle each plate with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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Pasta Carbonara

Servings: 5

Calories: 348kcal

Ingredients

• ½ Tablespoon butter
• ¼ pound pancetta diced (you can substitute pancetta with bacon)
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ pound fettuccine or any long pasta
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• First thing you need to do is start cooking the pasta according to the package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large frying pan, add diced pancetta, and cook over medium heat until crispy.
• Then add minced garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the pancetta and garlic into a large bowl.
• Beat the eggs in a small bowl until fluffy, then mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
• Once the pasta is cooked, quickly drain it and move into the bowl with pancetta and garlic. Toss everything to combine, and then add beaten eggs and cheese. You need to do these steps quickly, as you want the pasta to be hot when you add eggs. It’s the heat from the pasta that will heat the eggs and create a light creamy sauce. Mix once again until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately! Sprinkle each plate with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4.9% | Vitamin C: 0.5% | Calcium: 13.9% | Iron: 7.5%