Antonio Carluccio's Authentic Italian Carbonara

Directions

  1. 1Boil the pasta in salted water for about 10 minutes, without adding oil.
  2. 2Boil the pasta in salted water for about 10 minutes, without adding oil.
  3. 3Boil the pasta in salted water for about 10 minutes, without adding oil.
  4. 4In a pan, cook the guanciale or pancetta in olive oil.
  5. 5In a pan, cook the guanciale or pancetta in olive oil.
  6. 6In a pan, cook the guanciale or pancetta in olive oil.
  7. 7In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and mix with Parmesan or pecorino cheese, and black pepper.
  8. 8In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and mix with Parmesan or pecorino cheese, and black pepper.
  9. 9In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and mix with Parmesan or pecorino cheese, and black pepper.
  10. 10Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the guanciale/pancetta.
  11. 11Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the guanciale/pancetta.
  12. 12Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the guanciale/pancetta.
  13. 13Toss to coat the pasta.
  14. 14Toss to coat the pasta.
  15. 15Toss to coat the pasta.
  16. 16Remove the pan from heat and add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs.
  17. 17Remove the pan from heat and add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs.
  18. 18Remove the pan from heat and add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs.
  19. 19Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan or pecorino cheese and black pepper on top.
  20. 20Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan or pecorino cheese and black pepper on top.
  21. 21Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan or pecorino cheese and black pepper on top.

Ingredients

  • Pasta (spaghettoni or similar)
  • Pasta (spaghettoni or similar)
  • Pasta (spaghettoni or similar)
  • Guanciale (pork cheek) or pancetta
  • Guanciale (pork cheek) or pancetta
  • Guanciale (pork cheek) or pancetta
  • Eggs (yolks only)
  • Eggs (yolks only)
  • Eggs (yolks only)
  • Parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • Parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • Parmesan or pecorino cheese
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper

Equipment

panbowl