How To Make Pasta Carbonara - Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe #Carbonara #MrMakeItHappen #PastaCarbonara

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.

Dice one half of a yellow onion and set aside.

Dice 4-6 ounces of guanciale into bite-sized pieces.

Dice 4 ounces of pancetta into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs.

Grate about 1/2 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese and set aside.

Chop about 1/2 cup of fresh parsley and set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook thin spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook the guanciale and pancetta until the fat renders and they become crispy.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked meat, leaving the fat in the skillet.

Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of garlic to the skillet and stir.

Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the meat and onions, tossing to combine.

Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the spaghetti.

Add a little pasta water to the skillet and turn off the heat.

Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.

Add more reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.

Season with black pepper to taste and mix in the chopped parsley before serving.

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