Spaghetti Carbonara

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the guanciale into small pieces.
  2. 2Fry the guanciale in a pan until crispy.
  3. 3Strain the rendered fat from the guanciale, reserving the fat for the sauce.
  4. 4Grind the black peppercorns.
  5. 5Grate the parmesan cheese.
  6. 6Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, keeping only the yolks.
  7. 7Combine the egg yolks, parmesan, pepper, and reserved guanciale fat in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  8. 8Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente.
  9. 9Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat.
  10. 10Add the fried guanciale to the pasta and mix.
  11. 11Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and freshly cracked pepper.

Ingredients

  • 200 grams guanciale
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 100 grams parmesan cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 300 grams spaghetti
  • 1.5 liters water

Equipment

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