Name: Classic carbonara with pancetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz spaghetti; 1 oz bacon, diced; 1 large egg; 4 large egg whites; 1 1/2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 4 2/3 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

453 calories

Protein: 33g; 29% of calories
Carbs: 36g; 32% of calories
Fat: 19g; 38% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

Fill a large pot with the water and a pinch of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook for 9 to 10 minutes until al dente. Reserve about a quarter cup of the starchy water, then drain the pasta.
While the water boils, place the diced bacon in a cold 12-inch skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the fat renders and the bacon is crispy. Add the minced garlic and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Turn off the heat and let the pan cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole egg, egg whites, and parmesan cheese until well combined.
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the bacon. Slowly pour the egg mixture over the pasta while tossing constantly. Add the reserved pasta water a little at a time, tossing until the sauce is creamy and the eggs reach 160°F. The residual heat from the pasta will cook the sauce without scrambling it.

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