Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali pairs al dente pasta with crispy guanciale, silky egg yolks, and salty Pecorino-Romano for a rich, peppery bite. The sauce clings luxuriously to each strand without cream, highlighting the smoky pork and sharp cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant, quick pasta course.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add the guanciale, then cook and stir until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the egg yolks and the whole egg together in a bowl; whisk in 3/4 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 4
Stir in the guanciale. Add the spaghetti; toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with extra cheese, salt, and pepper; serve.
- Calories 837.05 kcal High 42%
- Protein 36.02 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 88.77 g 32%
- Total Fat 39.03 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 16.08 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 229.96 mg High 77%
- Sodium 620.99 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 2.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 509.25 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 5.27 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 422.02 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 157.91 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.76 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali is an Italian dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Pecorino Cheese, Pork Belly, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 837.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Pecorino Cheese, Pork Belly, Salt & Pepper, Spaghetti. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 837.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali healthy?
- Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 837.05 calories and 36.02 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 620.99 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.08 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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