CARBOnARA Spaghetti

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the guanciale into small pieces.
  2. 2Place the sliced guanciale in a pan and cook it until crispy.
  3. 3Separate three egg yolks and add one whole egg into a bowl.
  4. 4Whisk the eggs in a water bath for about one minute.
  5. 5Add some of the guanciale fat into the egg mixture.
  6. 6Grate pecorino Romano cheese finely and add it to the egg mixture.
  7. 7Add freshly ground pepper to the egg and cheese mixture.
  8. 8Boil water in a pot and add salt.
  9. 9Add the spaghetti to the boiling water.
  10. 10Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale.
  11. 11Add a little bit of pasta water to the spaghetti and guanciale.
  12. 12Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
  13. 13Mix everything together until the sauce is creamy and coats the spaghetti.
  14. 14Serve the carbonara on a plate.
  15. 15Garnish with extra crispy guanciale pieces.
  16. 16Sprinkle with more freshly ground pepper.

Ingredients

  • Spaghetti
  • Guanciale
  • Pecorino Romano
  • Pepper
  • 3 yolks Eggs
  • 1 whole Egg
  • Salt

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifePanBowlWhiskPotSpoonTongsSievePepper mill

Tips

  • No cream in Carbonara.