Spaghetti alla Carbonara [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 6
• Time: 20 minutes

Spaghetti provides your body with all the right kinds of nutrients and fiber. Besides this, it is an excellent provider of energy. In fact, all the energy required for carrying out metabolic processes can be provided by spaghetti. Other important nutrients present in spaghetti include healthy fats and protein. Trace minerals like iron, calcium, selenium, magnesium and potassium too are present in spaghetti. Regular consumption of this food helps in supporting metabolism, heart, bones, nerves and muscles. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is among the healthiest milk products you can consume. Being rich in calcium, it helps prevent conditions like osteoporosis. Its regular consumption is also good for gastro-intestinal health.

Nutrition

• calories: 496
• protein: 23
• carbs: 57
• fat: 19
• saturated fat: 1.04
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.64
• monounsaturated fat: 1.22
• cholesterol: 124
• sodium: 73
• potassium: 46
• dietary fiber: 0
• sugars: 0.12
• vitamin a: 53
• vitamin c: 0
• calcium: 19
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 56.88
• other fats: 16.1

Ingredients

• 24 1 cup Water
• 1.02 dash Salt, table
• 1.02 dash Spices, pepper, black
• 7.98 2 oz Spaghetti Dry
• 1.98 1 oz Pecorino Romano
• 4.02 tbsp parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 4.02 large Egg, whole, raw, fresh
• 4.02 1 oz Guancile, Fresh

Instructions

• Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook for at least 10 minutes.
• Whilst the pasta is getting cooked, place a nonstick skillet over medium flame.
• Add guanciale and saute for a couple of minutes or until they have turned golden brown.
• In the meantime, whisk the eggs and cheese in a bowl and set it aside.
• Once the pasta is cooked, reserve half cup of water and drain the remaining water.
• Now place the guanciale pan back on the medium flame and add the retained pasta water into it. Toss spaghetti in it and agitate the pan for a minute.
• Now remove the pan from the heat and add the egg mixture into the pan. Stir well so that eggs thicken.
• Depending upon taste, season black pepper and serve the dish immediately.