Garlic Confit Carbonara
A silky, aromatic twist on classic carbonara that combines tender spaghetti with a luscious garlic confit and a creamy egg‑cheese sauce. The mellow garlic brightens the rich pancetta, while a generous grind of black pepper adds a subtle kick.
Recipe by Ana Negoita· Structured by ReelsMeals
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50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 14 oz spaghetti
- 4 eggs
- 5 3/10 oz pancetta
- 6 garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 3/5 oz parmesan cheese
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 2Add the whole garlic cloves and gently simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Remove the cloves and set aside.
- 3While the garlic confits, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 4Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, then drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
- 5In a large skillet, heat over medium and add the diced pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
- 6In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until smooth.
- 7Return the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to coat the pasta in the rendered fat.
- 8Remove the skillet from the heat. Quickly pour the egg‑cheese mixture over the hot pasta, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
- 9Add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time, continuing to stir, until the sauce reaches a silky consistency.
- 10Fold the softened garlic confit into the pasta, mixing evenly.
- 11Season the dish with salt and additional black pepper to taste.
- 12Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra grated parmesan and a fresh grind of black pepper.
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- How long does it take to make Garlic Confit Carbonara?
- About 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Garlic Confit Carbonara recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Garlic Confit Carbonara recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ana Negoita on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.