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Classic Italian Carbonara
This Classic Italian Carbonara brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with just a few simple ingredients. Creamy and peppery with no added cream, the richness comes from an emulsified sauce made with egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and Parmesan. Guanciale or pancetta adds a salty, crispy punch, while freshly cracked pepper rounds out the flavor. It’s indulgent yet balanced—a pasta lover’s dream that stays true to Italian tradition.
Classic Italian Carbonara
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Step 2
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whole egg, Pecorino, and Parmesan until a smooth paste forms.
- Step 3
In a cold pan, add guanciale or pancetta and turn heat to medium. Cook until crispy and browned.
- Step 4
Remove a few spoonfuls of the rendered fat and set aside. Remove meat from the pan and let cool.
- Step 5
Add two spoonfuls of reserved fat and a generous amount of pepper to the egg/cheese mixture. Mix and add a bit of pasta water to loosen.
- Step 6
Let the pan cool slightly. Add the drained pasta to the pan (off heat) and stir in the egg mixture quickly to avoid scrambling.
- Step 7
Add additional cheese, pasta water, and crispy guanciale. Toss vigorously until creamy.
- Step 8
Top with more cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.
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