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Pasta alla Zozzona is a Roman classic that combines the bold, savory flavors of Amatriciana and Carbonara into one indulgent dish. Crispy guanciale and spicy Italian sausage create a rich base, enhanced with garlic, tomato paste, marinara, and a creamy egg-and-cheese mixture. Anelli pasta is cooked until al dente, then tossed with the meat sauce and finished with a velvety blend of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, and pasta water. The result is a deeply satisfying and comforting dish with a perfect balance of richness, spice, and umami—topped off with extra Pecorino and parsley.

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Pasta alla Zozzona

Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

1
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
2
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In a pan over medium heat, cook guanciale until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
3
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In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano, black pepper, 2 tbsp guanciale grease, and 2 tbsp pasta water until a smooth paste forms.
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In the same pan, add sausage and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
5
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Add garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook until it darkens.
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Add marinara sauce, stir to combine, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Return cooked sausage and guanciale to the pan along with pasta and a splash of pasta water. Stir to combine.
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Remove from heat and mix in the egg-cheese mixture vigorously to form a creamy sauce.
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Add remaining 1/4 cup Pecorino and more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Top with extra cheese and chopped parsley before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Guanciale Fat Magic 🥓
    Render the guanciale slowly to extract maximum flavor, using the reserved fat as a secret weapon for creating a deeply rich sauce base.
  • Egg Yolk Technique 🥚
    Temper egg yolks with hot pasta water off the heat to prevent scrambling, creating a silky, emulsified sauce that coats each pasta strand perfectly.
  • Pasta Water Alchemy 💧
    Always reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, as it's crucial for achieving the ideal sauce consistency and helping ingredients bind together.
  • Layered Meat Browning 🍖
    Brown the guanciale and Italian sausage separately to develop individual flavor profiles, then combine for a more complex and nuanced meat sauce.
  • Cheese Integration Trick 🧀
    Grate Pecorino Romano fresh and mix it gradually into the egg yolks, creating a smooth emulsion that will meld seamlessly with the hot pasta.

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