Jul 14 2026

Carbonara Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Chicken, pancetta & mushrooms in a creamy sauce finished with egg yolks served with spaghetti noodles

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Spaghetti

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken and Pancetta

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crispy. Then add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add Mushrooms

    Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are tender and golden brown.

  4. 4

    Make the Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with chicken, pancetta, and mushrooms. Remove from heat and quickly pour in the egg mixture, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Season with additional salt and black pepper if desired. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

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