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vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g spaghetti
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add the sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. 4Stir in the red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic oil.
  6. 6If the pasta seems dry, add some reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  7. 7Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and salt to taste.
  8. 8Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Equipment

large potskilletcolanderserving spoon
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Originating in Rome's working-class trattorias, Carbonara was a hearty meal for charcoal workers (carbonari). The dish celebrates simple ingredients—eggs, cured pork, cheese, and black pepper—transformed through technique. Today it's beloved worldwide, though purists insist on guanciale over bacon.

Ingredients

  • spaghetti
  • guanciale
  • eggs
  • Pecorino Romano cheese
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. 2While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Pecorino Romano cheese until well combined.
  5. 5Once pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
  6. 6Add hot pasta to the skillet with guanciale, tossing to combine.
  7. 7Remove skillet from heat and quickly pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring vigorously.
  8. 8If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a creamy sauce.
  9. 9Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  10. 10Serve immediately with additional cheese on top.

Ingredient Alternatives

guanciale

Healthier: pancetta

Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

Healthier: Parmesan cheese

Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

Techniques

boilingmixingtossing

Equipment

large potskilletmixing bowlwhisktongs
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Also Known As

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraRoman Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 200 grams pasta (spaghetti or penne)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400 grams canned tomatoes (crushed or diced)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. 3While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  7. 7Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. 8Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine.
  9. 9Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Equipment

large potskilletcolanderwooden spoon

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