Description
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara offers a nostalgic journey through Roman culinary traditions. Simple ingredients like pancetta, eggs, and pecorino romano create a luscious pasta experience you’ll savor with each silky bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken stock
- 16 ounces (454 grams) egg noodles
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 stick (½ cup or 113 grams) salted butter
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Liquid Preparation: Ignite chicken stock in a large pot, dissolving bouillon cube over medium-high heat until vigorously boiling.
- Noodle Integration: Gently submerge egg noodles into the bubbling liquid, stirring periodically to prevent adhesion and ensure uniform cooking for 6-8 minutes.
- Creamy Transformation: Introduce cream of chicken soup, whisking comprehensively to merge with noodles and broth, then simmer for 2 minutes to achieve thorough heating and seamless blending.
- Butter Infusion: Remove from heat, add butter under a sealed lid, allowing 1-2 minutes for complete melting, then stir until evenly distributed throughout the noodle mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Optional – sprinkle fresh parsley for visual appeal and herbaceous undertone. Transfer to serving dish while temperature remains piping hot and sauce maintains luxurious creaminess.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Technique: Gently stir noodles immediately after adding to hot liquid to stop them from clumping together and ensure uniform cooking.
- Butter Melting Hack: Cover pot with lid after removing from heat to create steam and help butter melt faster and distribute more evenly.
- Soup Integration Tip: Stir cream of chicken soup thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent sauce that coats every noodle completely.
- Freshness Boost: Optional parsley garnish adds vibrant color and light herbal notes, elevating the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg