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Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings (source-stated)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 whole eggs; 2 oz Pecorino cheese; 3 oz Parmesan cheese; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 oz guanciale (or pancetta or bacon); 10 oz spaghettoni or thick spaghetti

This traditional Spaghetti Carbonara combines eggs, Pecorino, Parmesan, and crispy guanciale for a rich, flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick dinner.

Recipe by Chef Jean-Pierre

From YouTube · Aug 26, 2021

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This traditional Spaghetti Carbonara combines eggs, Pecorino, Parmesan, and crispy guanciale for a rich, flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick dinner.

5 min, estimated

Prep time

15 min, estimated

Cook time

20 min, estimated

Total time

4 servings (source-stated)

Yield

Ingredients

6 ingredients

Adjust servings

Servings: 42 to 8

Ingredients and nutrition update together

Per serving520 kcal

Fat: 0g
Carbs: 0g
Protein: 0g

Whole recipe (4 servings): 2080 kcal

Method

6 steps

Mix eggs with grated Parmesan, Pecorino and black pepper.
Cook guanciale in a frying pan over medium-low heat until its fat renders and the lean meat caramelizes. Remove a couple of tablespoons of fat and reserve.
Cook pasta in salted water for 10–13 minutes, according to the packet, until al dente.
Reduce pan heat to medium-low. Transfer pasta into pan with rendered fat and toss.
Remove pan from heat. Add egg mixture and toss vigorously to avoid scrambling. Stir in a few ounces of pasta water to make a creamy sauce.
Divide among four plates. Drizzle with reserved guanciale fat and finish with shaved cheese and black pepper.

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