Traditional Carbonara

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the guanciale into thin strips, remove the rind, and dice into small to medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2Grate the cheese into a bowl.
  3. 3Add in the egg yolks and whisk until it all comes together.
  4. 4Cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.
  5. 5In a pan over a medium heat, add the guanciale and cook for four to five minutes until golden and the fat has rendered.
  6. 6Add the pasta straight into the pan with the guanciale.
  7. 7Give this a really good mix through so those oils can coat the pasta.
  8. 8Add in the egg and cheese mix and mix this around really quickly to avoid clumping.
  9. 9Add the pasta water in a little bit at a time until you get the perfect consistency.
  10. 10Serve in bowls and top with guanciale, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, and cracked black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • 4 Large Free Range Egg Yolks
  • 45 g Pecorino Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated
  • 250 g Guanciale
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardgraterwhisklarge potlarge pantongsspatula