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Spaghetti carbonara

From the video “Gordon Ramsay Cooks Carbonara in Under 10 Minutes | Ramsay in 10” by Gordon Ramsay. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Gordon Ramsay. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
10 min
Serves
2
Cost
~$3.46*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$18.54* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.91*for 2 people
~$3.46*per serving

You save about ~$18.54* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$37.09* for 2 people.

Order out = a typical Ontario carbonara pasta, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: spaghetti, creme fraiche

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario carbonara pasta at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving449 kcal · 22% of 2,000Recipe makes 2 servings
Fat38 g49%
Saturated fat13 g65%
Sodium618 mg27%
Carbohydrate8.6 g3%
Fiber2 g7%
Total sugars3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein17 g35%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−12 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings as stated in the video. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper, Grana Padano cheese, parsley. Not matched to nutrient data: spaghetti. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • pan
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • grater
  • whisk
  • colander
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantities of bacon, cheese, and peas
  • heat levels for cooking bacon and mushrooms
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-02. Thumbnail and video are Gordon Ramsay’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Spaghetti carbonara

What makes Gordon Ramsay's Spaghetti carbonara recipe and technique special?

Gordon Ramsay's take on Spaghetti carbonara focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated 10 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Lower heat and stir continuously to avoid scrambling eggs. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Spaghetti carbonara at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Spaghetti carbonara recipe costs approximately $2.17 CAD per serving (yielding 2 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Spaghetti carbonara ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Spaghetti carbonara can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Gordon Ramsay's Spaghetti carbonara?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Spaghetti carbonara?

The official cooking video by Gordon Ramsay is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.