Carbonara

123 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the guanciale into small cubes.
  2. 2Dice the guanciale into small cubes.
  3. 3Dice the guanciale into small cubes.
  4. 4Fry the diced guanciale in a pan until crispy.
  5. 5Fry the diced guanciale in a pan until crispy.
  6. 6Fry the diced guanciale in a pan until crispy.
  7. 7Strain the rendered fat from the guanciale and set aside.
  8. 8Strain the rendered fat from the guanciale and set aside.
  9. 9Strain the rendered fat from the guanciale and set aside.
  10. 10Toast the black peppercorns and coarsely grind them.
  11. 11Toast the black peppercorns and coarsely grind them.
  12. 12Toast the black peppercorns and coarsely grind them.
  13. 13Grate the parmigiano reggiano cheese.
  14. 14Grate the parmigiano reggiano cheese.
  15. 15Grate the parmigiano reggiano cheese.
  16. 16Separate the yolks from the egg whites.
  17. 17Separate the yolks from the egg whites.
  18. 18Separate the yolks from the egg whites.
  19. 19In a large bowl, combine the grated cheese, ground pepper and egg yolks.
  20. 20In a large bowl, combine the grated cheese, ground pepper and egg yolks.
  21. 21In a large bowl, combine the grated cheese, ground pepper and egg yolks.
  22. 22Whisk together until smooth.
  23. 23Whisk together until smooth.
  24. 24Whisk together until smooth.
  25. 25Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  26. 26Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  27. 27Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  28. 28Add the creamy egg mixture to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  29. 29Add the creamy egg mixture to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  30. 30Add the creamy egg mixture to the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  31. 31Add the crispy guanciale to the pasta mixture.
  32. 32Add the crispy guanciale to the pasta mixture.
  33. 33Add the crispy guanciale to the pasta mixture.
  34. 34Serve the pasta and garnish with extra cheese and pepper.
  35. 35Serve the pasta and garnish with extra cheese and pepper.
  36. 36Serve the pasta and garnish with extra cheese and pepper.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 100 grams parmigiano reggiano
  • 100 grams parmigiano reggiano
  • 100 grams parmigiano reggiano
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 eggs
  • 300 grams pasta
  • 300 grams pasta
  • 300 grams pasta
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

knifecutting boardfrying panstrainersmall bowlsquare tinmortar and pestlebox graterlarge bowlspatulalarge pot