Roman-style Carbonara

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the rind and the peppered part from the Guanciale to prevent it from burning.
  2. 2Cut 200g of Guanciale into coarse cubes.
  3. 3Sear the Guanciale over a low heat initially, then raise the temperature to make it crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
  4. 4Separate the seared Guanciale from its fat.
  5. 5Cook 320g of Spaghettoni in boiling and lightly salted water.
  6. 6Grate 20g of Pecorino cheese.
  7. 7Grate 30g of Grana Padano cheese.
  8. 8Transfer the grated cheeses to a steel bowl.
  9. 9Separate 4 yolks from the egg whites.
  10. 10Add the egg yolks to the cheeses.
  11. 11Add 20g of ground pepper.
  12. 12Stir the mixture.
  13. 13Add 1 ladle of pasta cooking water to the mixture.
  14. 14Cook the mixture in a bain-marie, adding a spoon between the pot and the bowl to prevent water from escaping.
  15. 15Add a ladle of Guanciale fat to the mixture.
  16. 16Stir until the yolks reach a temperature of 149°F/65°C. The mixture is ready when it does not drip from a bowl mixer.
  17. 17Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the mixture.
  18. 18Add a ladle of pasta cooking water to the pasta and mixture.
  19. 19Add the Guanciale and a second ladle of pasta cooking water.
  20. 20Stir and cook in a bain-marie.
  21. 21Serve with Guanciale, Pecorino cheese, and ground pepper as needed.

Ingredients

  • 320 g Spaghettoni
  • 200 g Guanciale (cured for 3-4 months)
  • 4 yolks of medium eggs
  • 30 g Grana Padano DOP, to be grated
  • 20 g Pecorino romano, to be grated
  • 20 g black peppercorns, to be ground at the moment

Equipment

steel bowlpotbowl mixer

Tips

  • To prevent the Guanciale from burning, remove the rind and the peppered part.
  • To make the Guanciale crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, start searing over a low heat, then raise the temperature.
  • To prevent the eggshell from falling into the mixture, crack the egg on a flat surface.
  • To prevent water from escaping during the bain-marie, add a spoon between the pot and the bowl.
  • The mixture is ready when it does not drip from a bowl mixer.