Creamy Carbonara

Creamy Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish originating from Rome, traditionally made with eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper. This version uses whole grain pasta for added texture and nutrients, creating a rich, creamy sauce without using cream.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the eggs and cheese, with a significant amount of fat from the pork and dairy, and provides complex carbohydrates from the whole grain pasta. A typical serving contains roughly 500-700 calories, depending on portion size and ingredient ratios.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	35 µg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	2.8 mg

Per 1 typical serving (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Authentic Carbonara's creaminess comes solely from the emulsion of eggs and cheese, a technique that showcases Italian culinary simplicity. Using whole grain pasta adds fiber and micronutrients, making this a more nutritionally balanced take on the traditional recipe.