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June 4, 2025
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.
$9.01 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
9 Ingredients
MEDIUM
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whole egg, Pecorino, and Parmesan until a smooth paste forms.
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In a cold pan, add guanciale or pancetta and turn heat to medium. Cook until crispy and browned.
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Remove a few spoonfuls of the rendered fat and set aside. Remove meat from the pan and let cool.
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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.
6
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Let the pan cool slightly. Add the drained pasta to the pan (off heat) and stir in the egg mixture quickly to avoid scrambling.
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Add additional cheese, pasta water, and crispy guanciale. Toss vigorously until creamy.
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Top with more cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.
41.95 g
Carbs
67.36 g
Fat
63.17 g
Protein
1037.36 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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