Pasta & Noodles

Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 unit Spaghetti; 1 unit Guanciale or Pancetta; 1 unit Eggs; 1 unit Pecorino Romano; 1 unit Black pepper

An exquisite noodle dish with complex sweet, savory, and umami layers. Better than takeout!

Chef Chef Hsin-I

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Servings 2 portions

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Gather and prep all ingredients. Finely chop garlic, onions, and any fresh herbs required for the recipe.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 3

In a separate pan, melt butter or heat oil. Sauté the aromatics, then stir in your base sauce ingredients. Let simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes to let flavors meld.

Step 4

Toss the cooked, drained pasta directly into the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce, tossing over low heat for 2 minutes until glossy.

Step 5

Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh herbs (like basil, parsley, or cilantro) and a sprinkle of grated cheese or sea salt. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Ingredients & Portions

Ingredients

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📖 Culinary Journey & Secrets

An exquisite noodle dish with complex sweet, savory, and umami layers. Better than takeout!

Instructions

Gather and prep all ingredients. Finely chop garlic, onions, and any fresh herbs required for the recipe.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
In a separate pan, melt butter or heat oil. Sauté the aromatics, then stir in your base sauce ingredients. Let simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes to let flavors meld.
Toss the cooked, drained pasta directly into the sauce. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water to emulsify the sauce, tossing over low heat for 2 minutes until glossy.
Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh herbs (like basil, parsley, or cilantro) and a sprinkle of grated cheese or sea salt. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!