Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of authentic Pasta Carbonara. This easy-to-make dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a rich sauce made with egg yolks and Parmesan cheese, complemented by tender chicken thighs and aromatic garlic. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this Pasta Carbonara is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will transport you straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large egg yolks
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped chicken thighs until golden brown and fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic during the last minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and Parmesan cheese; season with black pepper.
- Remove the skillet from heat, add drained pasta, and quickly combine with the egg mixture, using reserved pasta water as needed for creamy consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg