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Martha Stewart Pasta Carbonara

Martha Stewart Pasta Carbonara: A No-Cream Comfort Classic

This Martha Stewart Pasta Carbonara offers a creamy, silky texture without cream, making it a perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti or Bucatini pasta Feel free to substitute with fettuccine or linguine.
For the Meat
  • 6 ounces Pancetta or thick-cut bacon, diced Guanciale is the traditional choice.
For the Egg Mixture
  • 2 large Whole Eggs Use room temperature to prevent clumping.
  • 2 large Egg yolks
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated Parmesan can be a milder substitute.
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Flavoring
  • 2 cloves Garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt, for pasta water
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped Optional.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Once boiling, add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
  3. In a skillet, heat over medium heat, add pancetta and garlic; cook until crispy (5-7 minutes).
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, yolks, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and black pepper.
  5. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  6. Add drained pasta to skillet with pancetta and toss well.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and quickly add egg mixture, tossing swiftly to create sauce.
  8. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Adjust seasoning as needed, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use room temperature eggs and turn off the heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.

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