Ground Beef Carbonara
Ground beef carbonara is a hearty twist on the classic pasta dish that’s rich, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s also surprisingly easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 5 oz pancetta or bacon
- ½ lb ground beef
- 3 medium eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it and cook the spaghetti al dente according to the directions on the package. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.8 ounces spaghetti
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.5 oz pancetta
- In the same skillet, cook the ground beef for 7-8 minutes until browned. Drain any excess fat as needed.½ lb ground beef
- While the beef is cooking, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese. Add a splash of pasta water to thin it out just a bit.3 medium eggs½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Once the beef is cooked through, add the cooked spaghetti and pancetta to the skillet and toss well to combine.
- Turn off the heat, then pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Toss well until all the pasta is coated.
- Serve immediately, with some extra grated Parmesan on top if you like.Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 289IU | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 3mg
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