How to make Creamy Pasta Carbonara

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.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolks, and cheese until well combined.

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.

Add hot pasta to the skillet with bacon and onion mixture, tossing to combine.

Remove skillet from heat and quickly pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to adjust the sauce consistency.

Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.

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