Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients:
* 200g spaghetti
* 150g pancetta or bacon, diced
* 2 large eggs
* 50g grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 150g pancetta or bacon, diced
* 2 large eggs
* 50g grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
2. In a separate pan, fry pancetta or bacon until crispy. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
4. Add cooked spaghetti to the pan with pancetta and garlic. Toss to combine.
5. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, ensuring the eggs coat the pasta evenly.
6. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it.
7. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
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Benefits:
Provides carbohydrates for energy from the spaghetti, protein from the pancetta or bacon, and calcium from the Parmesan cheese.
Side Effects:
High in saturated fat and calories due to the bacon and cheese, which may contribute to weight gain and elevated cholesterol levels if consumed excessively.
