Fettuccine Carbonara with Shrimp
Fettuccine Carbonara with Shrimp s the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and garlicky flavors, combining tender shrimp, and pancetta in a silky cheesy sauce. It’s quick to make, incredibly delicious, and a great way to elevate your pasta night with restaurant-quality taste at home!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccini pasta
- ½ cup pasta water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-4 ounces pancetta
- 6-8 shrimp peeled and de-veined
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
- 3 egg yolks (room temperature) pasture raised or high quality eggs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 garlic grated
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped chives optional
Instructions
- Boil fettuccini in a pot with ½ tablespoon salt until pasta is al dente. Follow package instructions for al dente cooking instructions. Save the pasta water.
- Make sauce: Separate egg yolk from the egg whites. Then to make the sauce, combine 3 egg yolks with ½ cup parmesan cheese, minced garlic and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Mix together until well-combined and set sauce aside.
- Heat pan to medium. Once pan is hot, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and pancetta. Then, add minced garlic and shrimp. Cook shrimp on each side for 1 minute.
- Take the shrimp out and continue frying the pancetta until it is golden (takes 2-3 minutes).
- Add cooked pasta in the pan and cook for one minute. Turn off the heat.
- Add the egg yolk and cheese mixture as well as the shrimp in the pasta. Then, add some pasta water (add ¼ cup at a time).
- Stir quickly to combine. The pasta should have a thick sauce. To plate, add chives and extra parmesan cheese if you like. For extra creamy carbonara, add an extra egg yolk or some more pasta water! Hope you enjoy!
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Use high quality ingredients such as Italian Parmesan cheese and high quality eggs to ensure delicious flavor.
- Temper the Eggs – To prevent scrambled eggs, slowly add hot pasta water to the egg-parmesan mixture while whisking. This helps create a silky, creamy sauce without overcooking the eggs.
- Cook the Pasta Al Dente – Since the pasta will continue to cook when mixed with the sauce, keeping it al dente ensures the perfect texture.
- Serve Immediately – Carbonara is best enjoyed fresh! The sauce thickens as it sits, so serve right away for the creamiest texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1547mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 369mg | Iron: 2mg