QiMeal
Creamy Carbonara Sauce
Creamy Carbonara Sauce · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 620 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
A rich and silky carbonara sauce with savory prosciutto, aromatic onion and garlic, and melted Parmesan that coats the pasta in a comforting, creamy embrace.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 620
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 150 gOnion
- 10 gGarlic
- 120 gProsciutto
- 200 gEggs
- 120 gParmesan cheese
- 320 gPasta
- 200 mlCream
- 5 gSalt
- 2 gBlack pepper
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving bowls, skillet, tongs, whisk, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and sauté
Prep the onion, garlic, and prosciutto, then sauté them together in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. · 6 min
What to look for: onion soft and translucent with lightly crisped prosciutto
- Mix egg sauce
Whisk the eggs with the cream, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth and well combined. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth, pale yellow mixture
- Combine and melt
Add the egg mixture to the skillet, stir gently over low to medium heat, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens and the cheese melts. · 4 min
What to look for: creamy sauce that coats the spoon
- Toss and serve
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat evenly with the sauce, then plate and serve with extra Parmesan if desired. · 3 min
What to look for: pasta evenly coated in sauce
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 620 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| of which saturated | 14 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Onion
- shallot: Provides a milder, slightly sweet onion flavor.
Garlic
- garlic powder: Add later to avoid burning.
Prosciutto
- bacon: Drain excess fat before combining.
Eggs
- egg yolks: Creates a richer sauce.
Parmesan cheese
- pecorino romano: Saltier and sharper than Parmesan.
Pasta
- gluten-free pasta: Cook just until al dente.
