# Spaghetti Carbonara

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 175 g guanciale, cut into thick batons
- 2 whole large egg
- 2 whole egg yolk
- 100 g parmigiano reggiano, finely shredded
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 400 g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp cooking salt
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
- garlic clove, finely minced (optional)
- parsley, finely chopped (optional)

## Instructions

1. Place eggs and yolks in a large bowl and whisk to combine, then stir in the parmesan and pepper.
2. Bring 4 litres of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of salt, add pasta and cook per packet directions.
3. Scoop out 1 cup of pasta cooking water just before draining, then drain the pasta.
4. Place guanciale in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook until golden.
5. Tip the hot pasta into the pan with the guanciale and toss to coat in the fat.
6. Transfer the pasta and residual fat into the bowl with the egg mixture, add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water, and stir vigorously using the handle of a wooden spoon for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and clings to the pasta.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.recipetineats.com/carbonara/#recipe
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/75df0115-db51-44f5-b835-16c965832315
- Extracted: 2026-09-19

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