One-Pot Spaghetti alla Carbonara with Pancetta

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A quick and creamy spaghetti alla carbonara made in one pot, featuring crispy pancetta, eggs, and Parmesan to create a luscious sauce without scrambling the eggs. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs spaghetti, pancetta, diced, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 560 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 560 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large deep skillet or sauté pan, combine 12 oz spaghetti with 6 oz diced pancetta, 1 smashed garlic clove, 5 cups water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: Cook the pasta and pancetta mixture, stirring occasionally, for 9-11 minutes until pasta is al dente and water is mostly absorbed, and pancetta is crispy.
  3. Step 3: While pasta cooks, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 egg yolk, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Remove garlic clove from the pan, then reduce heat to low. Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously with tongs for 1-2 minutes to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
  5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning with salt and extra black pepper to taste, then serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.

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