Carbonara

Directions

  1. 1Dice the guanciale.
  2. 2Cook the guanciale in a pan.
  3. 3Grate the pecorino cheese.
  4. 4Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan.
  5. 5Combine one whole egg and three egg yolks.
  6. 6Whisk the egg and add the cheese.
  7. 7Drain the fat from the guanciale.
  8. 8Add a dash of pasta water into the egg and cheese mixture and whisk it.
  9. 9Put the pasta in the pan.
  10. 10Add guanciale to the pasta.
  11. 11Add cheesy egg mixture into the pan.
  12. 12Mix all ingredients until well combined.
  13. 13Plate the pasta.
  14. 14Add more guanciale and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Guanciale
  • 300 g pecorino cheese
  • 1 packet spaghetti
  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Salt

Equipment

knifecutting boardpangraterpotwhiskstrainertongs

Tips

  • Use guanciale for authentic flavor.
  • Reserve some guanciale to sprinkle on top.