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Spaghetti Carbonara

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti Carbonara - Simply ingenious: spaghetti with eggs and ham

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Health Score:
59 / 100
Difficulty:
very easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
626
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Parmesean is rich in satiating protein and calcium, which keeps bones and teeth healthy. 

To make the recipe even smarter, use whole wheat spaghetti instead of the traditional pasta, which adds an extra portion of fiber and minerals. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie626 cal.(30 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates85 g(57 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D1.4 μg(7 %)
Vitamin E1.8 mg(15 %)
Vitamin K3.7 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin8.2 mg(68 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate67 μg(22 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin12.8 μg(28 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1 μg(33 %)
Vitamin C11 mg(12 %)
Potassium376 mg(9 %)
Calcium190 mg(19 %)
Magnesium94 mg(31 %)
Iron3.8 mg(25 %)
Iodine10 μg(5 %)
Zinc3.3 mg(41 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.5 g
Uric acid112 mg
Cholesterol295 mg
Complete sugar3 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

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4
Ingredients
salt
14 ozs Spaghetti
3 eggs
¾ cup Heavy cream
4 ozs ham
freshly ground peppers
1 pc Parmesan (about 30 grams)
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 large Pot (with lid), 1 Bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Fork, 1 Sieve, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Fine grater, 1 Cutting board

Preparation steps

1.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 1

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.

2.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 2

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente.

3.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 3

Meanwhile, separate the eggs and put the yolks in a bowl (save whites for another use).

4.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 4

Add cream and ham to yolks and whisk thoroughly to combine.

5.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 5

Drain the spaghetti briefly, return to pot and stir over low heat with the egg mixture. Once the egg mixture begins to set, remove from heat.

6.
Spaghetti Carbonara preparation step 6

Season with pepper. Finely grate the Parmesan over the spaghetti and serve immediately.