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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (178g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 lb pancetta
Calories 633
Calories from Fat 184		(29%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.5g	31%
	Saturated Fat 10.9g	54%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 200mg		66%
Sodium 331mg		13%
Potassium 253mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 85.9g		28%
	Dietary Fiber 3.6g	14%
	Sugars 2.4g
Protein 24.5g		49%
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Pasta Carbonara

Recipe #47600 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: chia
Nov 24, 2002

This is what we make when we're in a hurry, served with a salad. Not exactly for the dieters, but it does satisfy. 8/24/07, my baby is leaving for college tomorrow and has requested this as her "last" meal. She usually hates pasta, but she loves this dish.

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti or perciatelli
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese
1/2 lb pancetta or bacon
fresh ground pepper
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1
Bring water in spaghetti pot to boil, then add pasta.
2
In large bowl mix raw eggs with cheese, add pepper.
3
Brown pancetta in a pan, cut into pieces.
4
Melt butter (I use the microwave for the last 2 steps).
5
Drain pasta and pour into egg mixture.
6
The heat will cook the sauce.
7
Add pancetta, butter, and mix.
8
Serve with additional grated cheese and pepper.

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From: Oat57

On Aug 6, 2009

Very good. Quick and easy. Perfect for a work night.

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From: Ilysse

On May 12, 2009

Update: This is my DH's favorite dish but since I've gone kosher he has been deprived. I recently found vegetarian bacon tho and now I use it along with a teaspoon of liquid smoke (since the veg bacon isn't as flavorful as regular bacon). Origional review: Yes, carbonara has no cream. If you can find it, try using Quancale (totally spelled wrong sorry). Its the traditional meat used for this and you'll never want to use anything else.

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From: CooksForKids

On Jun 20, 2008

I've used this recipe several times now and still like it! It is a quick dinner staple and totally no fuss food. This plus a good salad and we are good to go. Thanks for posting it!!

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From: Madcook

On Mar 19, 2008

Very easy and VERY yummy! I added some garlic and onion to the panchetta when it was almost done to give a little more flavor. Definately a family favorite!

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