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Spicy Spaghetti Carbonara

By
jeffreyw
  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 2 tbs Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Large eggs, preferably at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti according to package directions for al dente pasta. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for later.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-low heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, saute till garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. In separate bowl, combine eggs and grated cheese, mix well with a fork. Generously season with salt and pepper.

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Drain pasta and add to skillet with garlic mixture and combine well using tongs. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese mixture and quickly mix to evenly coat the pasta and prevent the eggs from scrambling. Add balance of cheese mixture with 1/2 cup of pasta water to make a creamy sauce. Add additional pasta for desired thickness of sauce.

Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 336.00
Calories From Fat (30%) 101.17
Calories From Protein (20%) 68.06
Calories From Carbs (50%) 166.77
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11.41g 18%
Saturated Fat 2.51g 13%
Monounsaturated Fat 6.47g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.44g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g
Cholesterol 126.42mg 42%
Sodium 265.65mg 11%
Potassium 218.53mg 6%
Carbohydrates 40.75g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Sugar 1.31g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 38.60g
Protein 16.80g 34%
Vitamin A 579.21IU 12%
Vitamin C 5.64mg 9%
Calcium 181.82mg 18%
Iron 3.39mg 19%
Vitamin E 1.41IU 14%
Vitamin D 10.02IU 3%
Thiamin 0.27mg 18%
Riboflavin 0.26mg 15%
Niacin 2.03mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 6%
Folate 111.62µg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.58µg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 0.57mg 6%
Phosphorus 253.09mg 25%
Magnesium 34.08mg 9%
Zinc 1.55mg 10%
Copper 0.16mg 8%
Manganese 0.37mg 19%
Selenium 41.70µg 60%
Alcohol 0.00g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 102.63g

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