Classic Carbonara

Name: Classic Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 175g guanciale or pancetta/bacon, skinless.; 2 whole eggs.; Two yolks from eggs.; 100g parmigiano-reggiano, shredded fine.; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.; 400g dried spaghetti.; 1 tbsp salt for boiling water.; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.; 1 clove garlic, minced fine (optional).; Chopped parsley for decoration (optional).; Extra cheese for topping.

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Eggs, guanciale, and parmesan come together for an authentic Italian pasta dish. Simple, creamy, and 100% no cream.

20 min

cook 15 min

Italian

3.7 (243)

Ingredients

Instructions

Slice guanciale into strips about 0.5cm thick.
Beat the eggs and yolks in a large bowl, then add cheese and pepper.
Bring 4 liters of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti by the package directions.
Before draining spaghetti, scoop a cup of its water and set it aside.
Fry guanciale in a dry skillet over medium heat until crispy (4-5 min).
If using garlic, toss it in the pan with the guanciale during the last 60 seconds.
Drain the spaghetti, then add it to the pan with the guanciale to soak up the fat.
Pour the pasta and fat into the egg mixture with half a cup of pasta water.
Quickly toss and mix for about one minute until it's creamy and silky.
Immediately serve in pre-warmed bowls with more cheese on top if you'd like.

Nutrition

Calories: 650 calories