Michelin Starred Carbonara

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the guanciale into bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2Sauté the guanciale in a pan until crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
  3. 3Set the guanciale aside.
  4. 4Separate the egg yolks and place them in a bowl.
  5. 5Add freshly ground black pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese to the bowl with egg yolks.
  6. 6Add some of the rendered guanciale fat to the bowl and whisk everything together.
  7. 7Cook the spaghetti.
  8. 8Add the cooked spaghetti and crispy guanciale to the egg mixture.
  9. 9Finish cooking the pasta over a pot of simmering water using the bain-marie method to gently heat the sauce and prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  10. 10Adjust seasoning and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 300 g spaghetti
  • 200 g guanciale
  • 4 medium egg yolks
  • 50 g Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 15 g freshly ground pepper
  • 0 salt
  • 0 Pecorino Romano cheese

Equipment

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