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Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara

This Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara is made with just 4 ingredients, egg yolks, black pepper, pecorino and guanciale. Made in 15 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 519 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked spaghetti (about 6 ounces dry) (600 grams cooked or 300 grams dry)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup pecorino freshly grated
  • ½-1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½-¾ cup Guanciale
EXTRAS
  • 2-3 tablespoons pecorino freshly grated

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot boil the water, once the water is at a roaring boil add a little salt and the spaghetti, stir and cook until a little bit more than al dente.
  2. In a small/medium bowl beat until well combined the egg yolks, add the grated pecorino and pepper, beat to combine. Just before adding to the pan add 1/3 - 1/2 cup (80-120ml) of hot pasta water and mix to combine well.
  3. Slice the guanciale into short thin strips. In a large pan add the olive oil and guanciale, cook on medium heat until desired doneness, I like it on the crunchy side, the Italian not so much. Remove the guanciale to a clean plate. Do not remove the oil (& fat) from the pan.
  4. On medium/high heat, add the al dente pasta to the pan, and a 1/3-1/2 cup (80-120 ml) of hot pasta water and stir to combine,  remove the pan from the heat and add the egg mixture and quickly combine, add 1/3 -1/2 cup of hot (not boiling) pasta water and toss continually until well combined and creamy. Add the guanciale and gently mix.  Serve immediately topped with freshly grated pecorino and black pepper. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 519kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 284mg (95%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 122mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 481IU (10%) Calcium 431mg (43%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519

% Daily Value*

Calories 519kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 284mg 95%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 122mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 481IU 10%
Calcium 431mg 43%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.