Noodles Eggs

Try this quick and easy noodles with eggs and parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side or main dish, bonus it is ready in 15 minutes.

Recipe Developer-Estefania

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 12

Total Time 15

Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium bowl, crack the eggs, add black pepper, and whisk them together. Then, add the grated Parmesan cheese to the eggs, and mix well. This will create a creamy mixture.
In a large pot, bring the 1.5 liters of water to a boil. Add the salt to the boiling water. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes).
While the noodles are cooking, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy about 4-5 minutes.
Once the noodles are cooked, drain the noodles and reserve some noodle water.
Add the drained noodles to the pan with the pancetta. Toss to combine.
Turn off the gas, and slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the hot noodles and pancetta, tossing quickly to ensure the eggs cook but do not scramble. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved noodle water to loosen it up.
Serve the noodles with eggs immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.

Notes

Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh eggs make the dish richer and creamier. For the best flavor, use Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano and grate it yourself. High-quality pancetta will give you a more authentic taste.

Mind the Heat: When adding the egg mixture, make sure the pan is off the heat. The warmth from the pasta and pancetta is just enough to cook the eggs without scrambling them.

Save Pasta Water: Always keep a little pasta water. It helps make the sauce smooth and silky. Add a bit at a time until you reach the perfect consistency.

Mix Quickly: As soon as you add the egg and cheese mixture, toss the pasta quickly and thoroughly. This ensures the eggs cook gently and evenly, giving you that creamy sauce.

Cook Pasta Al Dente: Cook your pasta until it’s al dente (firm to the bite). It holds up better to the creamy sauce and makes for a more enjoyable dish.

Egg Safety: The heat from the pasta gently cooks the eggs. If you're worried about raw eggs, use pasteurized ones or slightly cook them before mixing, but be careful not to scramble them.

Serve right away: Noodles eggs are best enjoyed while the sauce is still warm and creamy. If it sits for too long, the sauce might get too thick.

Storage: You can store leftover carbonara in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, ensuring it’s in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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