Description
Smoked Salmon Carbonara is a luxurious twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring creamy sauce and smoky flavors that create an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this pasta dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 4 oz high-quality smoked salmon, chopped
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced pancetta until crispy (5-7 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, then pour the egg mixture over it. Stir quickly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg