Authentic Carbonara Pasta

15 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Place a handful of salt in a good amount of boiling water.
  2. 2Place a handful of salt in a good amount of boiling water.
  3. 3Place a handful of salt in a good amount of boiling water.
  4. 4Add the pasta (thin pastas like spaghetti are recommended) to the boiling water.
  5. 5Add the pasta (thin pastas like spaghetti are recommended) to the boiling water.
  6. 6Add the pasta (thin pastas like spaghetti are recommended) to the boiling water.
  7. 7Stir the pasta frequently during the first couple of minutes of cooking to prevent sticking.
  8. 8Stir the pasta frequently during the first couple of minutes of cooking to prevent sticking.
  9. 9Stir the pasta frequently during the first couple of minutes of cooking to prevent sticking.
  10. 10Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, as only the yolks are needed for this recipe.
  11. 11Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, as only the yolks are needed for this recipe.
  12. 12Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks, as only the yolks are needed for this recipe.
  13. 13Place the egg yolks in a bowl.
  14. 14Place the egg yolks in a bowl.
  15. 15Place the egg yolks in a bowl.
  16. 16Add a pinch of salt to each egg yolk.
  17. 17Add a pinch of salt to each egg yolk.
  18. 18Add a pinch of salt to each egg yolk.
  19. 19Add freshly ground black pepper to the egg yolks.
  20. 20Add freshly ground black pepper to the egg yolks.
  21. 21Add freshly ground black pepper to the egg yolks.
  22. 22Beat the yolks a bit.
  23. 23Beat the yolks a bit.
  24. 24Beat the yolks a bit.
  25. 25Add a generous amount of grated cheese (about 50 grams per person) to the egg yolks.
  26. 26Add a generous amount of grated cheese (about 50 grams per person) to the egg yolks.
  27. 27Add a generous amount of grated cheese (about 50 grams per person) to the egg yolks.
  28. 28Mix the egg yolks and cheese with a fork until well combined.
  29. 29Mix the egg yolks and cheese with a fork until well combined.
  30. 30Mix the egg yolks and cheese with a fork until well combined.
  31. 31In a frying pan, place bacon cut into squares over very high heat.
  32. 32In a frying pan, place bacon cut into squares over very high heat.
  33. 33In a frying pan, place bacon cut into squares over very high heat.
  34. 34Stir the bacon quickly and let it fry in its own fat for around 3 minutes until crispy.
  35. 35Stir the bacon quickly and let it fry in its own fat for around 3 minutes until crispy.
  36. 36Stir the bacon quickly and let it fry in its own fat for around 3 minutes until crispy.
  37. 37Remove the crispy bacon from the flame and add it to the bowl with the egg and cheese mix (this step is optional).
  38. 38Remove the crispy bacon from the flame and add it to the bowl with the egg and cheese mix (this step is optional).
  39. 39Remove the crispy bacon from the flame and add it to the bowl with the egg and cheese mix (this step is optional).
  40. 40When the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the bowl with the egg, cheese, and bacon mix.
  41. 41When the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the bowl with the egg, cheese, and bacon mix.
  42. 42When the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the bowl with the egg, cheese, and bacon mix.
  43. 43Add a bit of the pasta water to the sauce to thin it out.
  44. 44Add a bit of the pasta water to the sauce to thin it out.
  45. 45Add a bit of the pasta water to the sauce to thin it out.
  46. 46Mix all the ingredients together with a fork while the pasta is still warm to create a creamy sauce.
  47. 47Mix all the ingredients together with a fork while the pasta is still warm to create a creamy sauce.
  48. 48Mix all the ingredients together with a fork while the pasta is still warm to create a creamy sauce.
  49. 49Plate the carbonara and garnish with a little more freshly ground black pepper.
  50. 50Plate the carbonara and garnish with a little more freshly ground black pepper.
  51. 51Plate the carbonara and garnish with a little more freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 400 g pasta
  • 400 g pasta
  • 400 g pasta
  • 1 handful salt
  • 1 handful salt
  • 1 handful salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 4 egg yolks
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 200 g grated cheese (Pecorino or Parmesan)
  • 200 g grated cheese (Pecorino or Parmesan)
  • 200 g grated cheese (Pecorino or Parmesan)
  • 200 g bacon, cut into squares
  • 200 g bacon, cut into squares
  • 200 g bacon, cut into squares

Equipment

potbowlforkfrying pan

Tips

  • Add a good amount of salt to the boiling water to prevent bland pasta.
  • Use about 1 liter of water for every 100 grams of pasta to prevent sticking.
  • Stir pasta frequently during the first couple minutes of cooking.
  • Add bacon to the carbonara mix when it's crispy.
  • Add pasta water to thin out the sauce.
  • Mix all ingredients while the pasta is still warm to partially cook the egg yolks without curdling them.