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Spaghetti Carbonara
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Spaghetti Carbonara

Authentic Roman pasta with guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. No cream.

⌛ 25 min 📈 Medium ★ 4.9/5 📋 9 steps

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🍴 Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 150g guanciale or pancetta, diced
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • 100g Pecorino Romano, finely grated
  • 100g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • Salt for pasta water
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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil.
2
Fry guanciale in a cold pan, slowly rendering fat until crispy.
3
Whisk egg yolks, whole egg, and cheeses together with lots of black pepper.
4
Cook spaghetti 2 minutes under al dente. Reserve 1 full cup pasta water.
5
Remove guanciale pan from heat this is crucial.
6
Add drained spaghetti directly to the guanciale pan.
7
Quickly add egg mixture off the heat, tossing vigorously.
8
Add pasta water splash by splash to create a glossy, creamy sauce.
9
Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper.
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