Easy Sausage Carbonara Pasta Recipe
When I think of quick, comforting meals, pasta always comes to mind. One of my favorites is Sausage Carbonara. It’s a dish I started making when my kids were little because it’s so easy to throw together, yet it feels special. The creamy sauce, savory sausage, and tender pasta make it a hit with everyone at the table. Over the years, I’ve tweaked the recipe to make it even simpler, and now it’s a regular in our dinner rotation. If you’re looking for a meal that’s both easy and delicious, this Sausage Carbonara is the answer. Let me show you how to make it it’s a recipe you’ll want to keep coming back to.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly to coat the pasta evenly. The residual heat will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. Add a little pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.