Fettuccine Alla Carbonara

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara - A Classic Italian Pasta Dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

750

Sugar

Fat

50g

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that originated in Rome. It is a hearty and filling pasta dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. The creamy sauce is made with egg yolks, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. The ham gives it a salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce. This dish is traditionally served with fettuccine pasta, hence the name Fettuccine Alla Carbonara.

Instructions

1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
2.	Add fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and heavy cream together. Add grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
4.	Drain the pasta well and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
5.	Return the pasta to the pot over low heat. Add the butter and ham to the pasta and stir until the butter is melted.
6.	Add the egg and cream mixture along with the reserved pasta water to the pot. Stir until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta.
7.	Remove from heat and serve immediately.

PROS

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara is a classic and delicious Italian dish.
It is easy to prepare and requires only a few simple ingredients.

The combination of creamy sauce, salty ham, and savory parmesan cheese is a flavor explosion in your mouth.

CONS

Fettuccine Alla Carbonara is a high calorie and high fat dish, making it not appropriate for everyday consumption.

If the sauce is not made correctly, it can curdle and become scrambled eggs instead of a creamy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Fettuccine Alla Carbonara is not particularly healthy, it does contain protein from the ham and eggs in the dish.
The dish is also a good source of calcium from the parmesan cheese.

	1 package fettuccine
	1/2 cup heavy cream
	4 egg yolks
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
	1 - 1 1/2 lb ham , cut in julienne strips
	1/2 cup butter