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Anchovy Carbonara

Anchovy Carbonara: A Creamy Twist on a Classic Favorite

This Anchovy Carbonara is a quick dinner recipe featuring creamy sauce and umami-rich anchovies, providing a pescatarian twist on a classic favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 560

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Spaghetti or Rigatoni Choose short shapes for better sauce adherence.
For the Sauce
  • 6 fillets Anchovies (in oil) Essential for umami depth.
  • 4 large Eggs One per person for a creamy sauce.
  • 3/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Freshly grated for the best texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking anchovies.
  • 1 cup Pasta Cooking Water Reserved to emulsify the sauce.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • non-stick pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti or rigatoni and cook until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a non-stick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add anchovies and cook, stirring, until they dissolve into the oil.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Pecorino Romano until creamy; set aside.
  4. Remove the pan from heat, add drained pasta, pour in the egg mixture, and mix. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce is creamy.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese for best results. Combine pasta and sauce off heat to avoid scrambling the eggs.

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