Spaghetti alla carbonara’s creamy sauce is simply a thin egg and cheese custard, spiked with pork and black pepper. Try to find pancetta or guanciale (pork cheek cured like pancetta) for a really authentic taste!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Directions
Step 1
Cook guanciale with olive oil and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat until almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
Step 2
Whisk eggs, 3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
Step 4
Pour reserved pasta water and drained spaghetti into the bacon-pepper mixture; stir to combine.
Step 5
Slowly pour egg mixture into the pasta mixture; cook, stirring constantly until the egg mixture forms a thick sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 6
Stir remaining 3 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and 3 tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese into the pasta mixture and serve.
Cook’s Note:
You can substitute pancetta for the guanciale. Or in a pinch, use bacon.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 688 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat30g | 39% |
Saturated Fat11g | 57% |
Cholesterol220mg | 73% |
Sodium984mg | 43% |
Total Carbohydrate66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein36g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 2% |
Calcium460mg | 35% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium414mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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