Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

A traditional Roman pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil water in a large pot. Add salt once boiling.

  2. 2

    Cut the guanciale into strips and cook in a pan until crispy.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk eggs and grated Pecorino cheese until creamy.

  4. 4

    Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

  5. 5

    Toss pasta with guanciale fat, then remove from heat.

  6. 6

    Quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately with extra cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

650 kcal
Calories
25g
Protein
70g
Carbs
28g
Fat

Tags

Italian Pasta Quick Meal
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