# Pasta a la zozzona

A rich, hearty Roman-style pasta dish that bridges the gap between carbonara, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 120 g guanciale, chopped
- 200 g fresh sausage, casing removed
- chili pepper, chopped (optional)
- 50 ml white wine
- 400 g canned whole tomato
- 320 g pasta
- 3 whole egg yolk
- 50 g pecorino cheese

## Instructions

1. Brown the guanciale in a skillet or low pan over medium heat. Do not add oil.
2. Remove the casing from the sausages and add to the pan once the guanciale is golden.
3. Break the sausage into small bite-sized pieces and let it toast.
4. Add chopped chili pepper and a splash of white wine, cooking for 2 minutes.
5. Add the whole canned tomatoes, break them up, and cook partially covered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
6. Boil the pasta in salted water according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Combine the egg yolks with grated pecorino cheese.
8. Mix the cooked pasta with the tomato and meat sauce, then turn off the heat.
9. Add a splash of pasta cooking water to the egg and cheese mixture, whisking it into a paste.
10. Pour the egg and cheese mixture into the pasta, mixing until combined.

## Equipment

- skillet
- knife
- pot
- spatula
- bowl
- fork
- ladle

## Tips

- If you cannot find guanciale, cured pancetta is a perfect substitute.
- You can substitute pecorino cheese with parmesan.
- The chili pepper is optional; omit if you do not want it spicy.
- The pasta sauce is ready to add to the pasta only after the tomato base has cooked through and lost most of its liquid.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/YejHtDeUg4c?si=tYBI1lCtIy5FpXCh
- Creator: El Comidista en EL PAÍS
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d9fb8dbb-1e2c-4b28-8783-a32bb8567523
- Extracted: 2026-11-10

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