Cum sa faci PASTE CARBONARA CU SMANTANA

Ingredients

• 200 g Spaghetti (dry, broken in half for easier eating)
• 100 g Bacon (cut into small strips)
• 100 ml Sour Cream (full‑fat, Romanian smântână works best)
• 30 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground for best flavor)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for frying bacon)
• 1 L Water (for boiling pasta; add a pinch of salt to the water)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Cut the bacon into bite‑size strips, grate the Parmesan, and have the sour cream ready at room temperature.

   Time: PT2M

2. Fry Bacon

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, then add the bacon strips. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Boil Pasta

   While the bacon cooks, bring 1 L water to a rolling boil in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, then add the spaghetti. Cook al dente according to package instructions, usually 8‑10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: high heat

4. Combine Pasta and Bacon

   When the pasta is al dente, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander. Return the pasta to the pot, add the crispy bacon (including rendered fat), and toss together.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Sour Cream and Pepper

   Stir in 100 ml sour cream and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Mix quickly; the heat from the pasta will gently melt the cream. Add a splash (about 2 tbsp) of the reserved pasta water if the mixture looks too thick.

   Time: PT2M

6. Finish with Parmesan

   Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the pasta, and give one final toss. Taste and adjust pepper if needed. Serve immediately on a plate, adding a little extra Parmesan and pepper on top.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

68 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

3 g