Carbonara Romana

1 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the guanciale into large cubes.
  2. 2Cut the guanciale into large cubes.
  3. 3Cut the guanciale into large cubes.
  4. 4Place the guanciale in a cold frying pan over medium heat; it will release its fat and fry in it.
  5. 5Place the guanciale in a cold frying pan over medium heat; it will release its fat and fry in it.
  6. 6Place the guanciale in a cold frying pan over medium heat; it will release its fat and fry in it.
  7. 7Set aside the guanciale and save the fat.
  8. 8Set aside the guanciale and save the fat.
  9. 9Set aside the guanciale and save the fat.
  10. 10Cook 150 grams of spaghetti in boiling salted water.
  11. 11Cook 150 grams of spaghetti in boiling salted water.
  12. 12Cook 150 grams of spaghetti in boiling salted water.
  13. 13In a bowl, add four egg yolks, 30 grams of grated Grana Padano, and 20 grams of Pecorino Romano. You can use 50 grams of one cheese or substitute it with Parmesan.
  14. 14In a bowl, add four egg yolks, 30 grams of grated Grana Padano, and 20 grams of Pecorino Romano. You can use 50 grams of one cheese or substitute it with Parmesan.
  15. 15In a bowl, add four egg yolks, 30 grams of grated Grana Padano, and 20 grams of Pecorino Romano. You can use 50 grams of one cheese or substitute it with Parmesan.
  16. 16Add freshly ground black pepper and mix.
  17. 17Add freshly ground black pepper and mix.
  18. 18Add freshly ground black pepper and mix.
  19. 19Reserve 200 milliliters of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti.
  20. 20Reserve 200 milliliters of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti.
  21. 21Reserve 200 milliliters of the pasta cooking water and drain the spaghetti.
  22. 22Do not throw away the water, we're going to make a bain-marie.
  23. 23Do not throw away the water, we're going to make a bain-marie.
  24. 24Do not throw away the water, we're going to make a bain-marie.
  25. 25Place the egg bowl over the boiling water and add the guanciale fat.
  26. 26Place the egg bowl over the boiling water and add the guanciale fat.
  27. 27Place the egg bowl over the boiling water and add the guanciale fat.
  28. 28Emulsify the mixture and add a little water, stirring to create an airy and light sauce.
  29. 29Emulsify the mixture and add a little water, stirring to create an airy and light sauce.
  30. 30Emulsify the mixture and add a little water, stirring to create an airy and light sauce.
  31. 31Once the spaghetti is cooked, mix it with the sauce, adding water little by little until the creamy sauce is formed.
  32. 32Once the spaghetti is cooked, mix it with the sauce, adding water little by little until the creamy sauce is formed.
  33. 33Once the spaghetti is cooked, mix it with the sauce, adding water little by little until the creamy sauce is formed.
  34. 34Serve, garnish with Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and freshly ground black pepper.
  35. 35Serve, garnish with Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and freshly ground black pepper.
  36. 36Serve, garnish with Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 150 grams guanciale
  • 150 grams spaghetti
  • 150 grams spaghetti
  • 150 grams spaghetti
  • 4 yolks eggs
  • 4 yolks eggs
  • 4 yolks eggs
  • 30 grams grana padano
  • 30 grams grana padano
  • 30 grams grana padano
  • 20 grams pecorino romano
  • 20 grams pecorino romano
  • 20 grams pecorino romano
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 200 ml water
  • 200 ml water
  • 200 ml water

Equipment

knifefrying panwhisklarge potbowl