Penne a La Carbonara – Giada De Laurentiis

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Penne a La Carbonara - Giada De Laurentiis is a classic Italian dish that is rich and creamy

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb pancetta , diced into 1 inch cubes
	sea salt
	fresh ground black pepper
	6 eggs , at room temperature
	1/2 cup heavy cream , at room temperature
	1 1/4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
	1 lb dry penne pasta
	4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

752

Sugar

Fat

50g

Penne a La Carbonara - Giada De Laurentiis is a timeless Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This comforting and satisfying meal is perfect for cooler weather, and is usually made with pancetta or guanciale, eggs, parmesan cheese and pasta. The result is a rich and creamy sauce that coats the pasta and is garnished with parsley and black pepper, giving it a delicious and complex flavor profile. It is an easy dish to make and is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a comforting weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2.	Reserve 1/2 cup of pancetta fat and drain off the excess.
3.	Beat the 6 eggs in a medium bowl with cream, salt and pepper.
4.	Mix pancetta fat, egg mixture and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
5.	Cook pasta according to the package instructions, then drain.
6.	Toss pasta with pancetta and egg mixture until it coats the pasta.
7.	Garnish with chopped parsley and black pepper to serve.

PROS

Penne a La Carbonara – Giada De Laurentiis is a comforting, rich dish that is perfect for cooler weather.

The eggs and parmesan cheese make the sauce creamy and flavorful.

CONS

This dish is higher in saturated fat, due to the pancetta and cream used in the recipe.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggs are packed with protein and other nutrients, including vitamins D and B12, choline, and selenium.
Parmesan cheese is a good source of calcium and protein, but it is also high in sodium.
Parsley is a good source of vitamins C and K, and it may have anti-inflammatory properties.