Elevate Dinner with Creamy Anchovy Carbonara Bliss

Experience the delicious depth of Anchovy Carbonara, a delightful seafood twist to a classic Italian favorite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Pasta Spaghetti or rigatoni works best

For the Sauce

4 fillets Anchovies in oil, preferably high-quality
2 large Eggs whole
1 cup Pecorino cheese freshly grated

For Cooking

2 tbsp Cooking oil olive oil is ideal
to taste Salt use sparingly

Equipment

large pot
Skillet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add anchovies and sauté until dissolved.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and cheese together, adding a splash of pasta water to temper.
Combine cooked pasta with the sautéed anchovies off the heat. Quickly mix in the egg mixture.
Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if too thick.
Serve plated, garnished with extra Pecorino and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and serve immediately for optimal creaminess.

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