Main Dishes

Spaghetti carbonara

Classic Roman carbonara made with spaghetti, crispy guanciale, egg yolks, Pecorino, and black pepper. Rich, creamy, and full of authentic flavour.

Preparation Time:
25 min
Cooking:
10 min
People:
4
Difficulty:
Easy
Course:
Cuisine Type:
Chef:
Gianfranco Allari

Ingredients

320 g Spaghetti
200 g Smoked guanciale
120 g Pecorino Romano
40 g Parmesan cheese
3 Egg yolks
1 Whole egg
10 g Black peppercorns
Coarse salt, to taste

Proceedings

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with just a little coarse salt for cooking the pasta.
Meanwhile, slice the guanciale first into strips, then into batons. Crush the black pepper with a knife or grinder and finely grate both cheeses.

Place the guanciale in a cold pan without any oil and cook it gently over very low heat until crispy and golden.

In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolks, Parmigiano, most of the Pecorino, and a generous amount of black pepper until smooth.

Once the guanciale is crisp, drain it and place it on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and immediately add them to the bowl with the egg and cheese mixture.
Toss vigorously with two forks, adding a little cooking water if needed to achieve a creamy texture.

Add the guanciale, mix again, then plate the pasta.
Finish with the remaining Pecorino and crushed black pepper on top.

By:Chef @GianfrancoAllari

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