# Carbonara

The authentic carbonara. The most famous Roman pasta and its legend started from the Apennine mountains.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- guanciale
- Pecorino Romano cheese
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- black peppercorns
- spaghetti

## Instructions

1. Slice the guanciale into small cubes.
2. Fry the guanciale until crispy.
3. Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.
4. Separate the egg yolks and place them in a bowl with the grated cheese. Add one whole egg to the mixture.
5. Whisk the egg and cheese mixture until creamy.
6. Add some of the guanciale fat and cooked guanciale to the egg and cheese mixture and whisk until well combined.
7. Crush fresh whole peppercorns in a mortar and pestle.
8. Add the freshly crushed peppercorns to the egg and cheese mixture and whisk.
9. Boil water in a pot and add salt.
10. Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
11. Transfer the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale.
12. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
13. Add some pasta water to the sauce to create a creamy texture.
14. Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until fully coated and creamy.
15. Serve the carbonara on a plate.
16. Garnish with extra crispy guanciale and more sauce.

## Equipment

- knife
- pan
- grater
- whisk
- mortar and pestle
- pot
- tongs
- ladle

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdfBrNeL/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/60fc84ac-e66c-402b-a334-d0f481336b69
- Extracted: 2025-06-30

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