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Classic Carbonara with Pancetta
Photo: Sara Cervera

Classic Carbonara with Pancetta

13 ingredients 25 min + 25 min 6 servings openrecipes
Classic Carbonara with Pancetta

"This is the classic version of carbonara I grew up eating. Serve it piping hot tossed with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped Italian parsley."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

832
Calories
30g
Protein
53g
Fat
61g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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