Spaghetti alla Carbonara
User Reviews
4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
629 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara made with guanciale, Pecorino Romano and eggs. You can use bacon or pancetta in place of the guanciale but the guanciale is authentic and traditional. This recipe is made with traditional creamy sauce, yet uses no cream!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 lb. Spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks (no whites)
- 3 oz. pecorino romano
- 8 oz. guanciale*
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil for the spaghetti.
- In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks together and then beat in 3 oz. of freshly grated Pecorino Romano. Set aside.
- Cut the guanciale into lardons, or small cubes, and add to a non-stick frying pan. Turn the frying pan on medium heat and cook until guanciale becomes dark and crisp, about 7-10 minutes. This process renders the fat out of the guanciale. Don’t strain the guanciale or bacon fat – it adds flavor!
- Once the guanciale is finished cooking, turn the heat off. Cook the spaghetti until al-dente, ~ 7 minutes. Using a measuring cup, reserve ~ 1/2 cup - 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
- Using a pair of tongs, drag/remove the pasta from the large pot and place directly into the guanciale in the frying pan. Make sure you don’t drain the pasta, the water and the fat emulsifies and helps create the creamy sauce we want.
- Toss the spaghetti with the guanciale and quickly stir/pour the egg and cheese mixture into the hot pasta until thickened. Add some of the reserved pasta water in small increments to create a creamy sauce, if needed.
- Season with pepper (and salt if desired). Serve immediately. Garnish with more freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiana-Reggiano.
Notes
- You can find guanciale at your local specialty Italian markets.
- If you can't find guanciale or prefer not to use it, use 1/2 lb. of bacon or pancetta instead.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
629kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1478mg
(62%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
149IU
(3%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1478mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
33 reviews
Excellent
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