Italy · Recipe #1

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

7 ingredients6 steps~18 min active

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 150g guanciale, diced
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 whole egg
  • 80g Pecorino Romano, grated
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Sea salt

Method

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente.· 10m

  2. 2

    Render the guanciale in a cold pan over medium heat until golden and crisp.· 8m

  3. 3

    Whisk yolks, whole egg, Pecorino, and pepper into a thick paste.

  4. 4

    Reserve a cup of pasta water, drain spaghetti, toss into the guanciale pan off heat.

  5. 5

    Pour egg mixture over hot pasta, toss vigorously, loosen with pasta water until silky.

  6. 6

    Plate, finish with extra Pecorino and pepper, serve immediately.