Lemon Pepper Carbonara
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A traditional Italian carbonara with a twist: bright lemon zest and spicy black pepper balance the creamy egg yolks and salty bacon. It's quick, elegant, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 2- 3 ounces thick-cut bacon (diced)
- 4 organic egg yolks
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 ounce Pecorino Romano (grated)
- 1 ounce Parmesan-Reggiano (grated)
- 1/2 pound spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- ¼ cup pasta water (reserved)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 1408mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 94mg
- Calcium
- 330mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1408MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.