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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (238g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 8 slices pancetta |
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| Calories 765 | ||
| Calories from Fat 136 | (17%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 15.2g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat 7.2g | 36% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 170mg | 56% | |
| Sodium 564mg | 23% | |
| Potassium 362mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 117.3g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 20% | |
| Sugars 4.0g | ||
| Protein 37.1g | 74% | |
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By: ~Nimz~
Sep 7, 2004
Adopted from Recipe Zaar. I haven't made this yet, but will shortly and make any alterations I think need to be made. Serving sizes will depend on how much spaghetti you make.
SERVES 6 -8
Ingredients
- good first cold press extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 inch in large saute pan (Don't skimp on oil quality!)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced, to taste
- 1 chopped onion, to taste
- 8-12 slices pancetta, thick slices (Italian bacon)
- 4 eggs
- 2 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti (use your good judgement on quanity, we eat alot!..you may not!)
- 2 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese (Again, don't skimp on quality!)
- crushed red pepper flakes
- salt & fresh ground pepper
Directions
1
Put 1/2 inch of olive oil in sauté pan.2
Add 2 cloves (or more) chopped garlic, onion and bacon cut into small squares.3
Let simmer 30 minutes, don't let mixture boil!4
During last 10 minutes of simmering add crushed red pepper flakes if using (I used 1 teaspoon).5
In bowl, beat 4 eggs with lots of salt and fresh ground pepper.6
Cook spaghetti until al dente.7
Drain and immediately add egg mixture to pasta. (The pasta needs to be real hot in order for the eggs to cook).8
Stir until eggs are cooked.9
Mix into sauté pan and finish with the grated cheese.10
ENJOY!
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: JellyBean#86
On Sep 24, 2008
This recipe was really good and filling. I accidently burned the pancetta mixture and had only half the amount of cheese needed but I think it still turned out yummy. Will definitely make again and maybe next time I will add tomatoes and chicken. Thanks for posting!
From: HoserLauren
On Sep 10, 2008
This was really easy to make and was pretty darn good. I didn't have any pancetta on hand so I made bacon instead, which could have affected the overall taste. It's no homemade Italian spaghetti carbonara, but since I'm not in Italy, I'll take this! 
From: Lainey6605
On Jan 3, 2007
I can see why they call this "To Die for." It is out of this world delicious. I did cut the recipe in half and there was still leftovers, but that's ok. I used a good quality parmigiano-reggiano cheese, which made it so very tasty and rich. I've never made anything with pancetta in it before (although I've had it at restaurants) and I enjoyed the taste. This will be a keeper and something I'd love to serve when I have dinner guests. Thanks for posting.
From: kiwidutch
On Feb 11, 2007
20 Stars Nimz! I made a single portion of this for DH and he inhaled it! He said "it's really really good, PLEASE make this again"... high praise from the Picky Pasta Master indeed! The only change I made was that I didn't have pancetta so used bacon, but also increased the amount of bacon in the single serve as DH likes it. Although I am low-er carbing at the moment, and didn't have this myself tonight, this IS a recipe that I could see myself enjoying too becuase it contains no tomatoes (I like pasta with sauce, just not 'always" a tomato based one) Please see my rating system: a wonderful 5 stars for a top recipe that DH loved... VERY Well done Nimz, he's tough to impress THIS much! Thanks!!!
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