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Creamy pasta alla carbonara

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 430kcal
This is not an original recipe for the famous Italian carbonara, but it is just as delicious. If someone likes creamy pasta sauces, you must try it out.
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Ingredients

  • 5 1/4 oz smoked bacon or pancetta
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup whiped crem
  • 10 1/2 oz favourite pasta
  • 1 1/2 oz parmesan or pecorino
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic
  • parsley, basil for garnish
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the water on the pasta and cook it according to the recipe on the package.
  • Dice the bacon or pancetta.
  • Fry the bacon, pancetta in a pan until it is crispy but not burnt because this may make our carbonara bitter and spoil its taste.
  • Add the garlic squeezed through the press. The garlic enhances the taste of carbonara and fits perfectly with the characteristic flavour of the cheese. Also, be careful that the garlic does not burn.
  • Mix the cream, egg and cheese of your choice or parmesan or pecorino in a container.
  • The mixed products pour into the frying pan and stir all the time.
  • When the sauce starts to thicken. Next, throw in the previously cooked pasta, going all the time. Add the nutmeg, pepper.
  • Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 1mg