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guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is leaner, while bacon is more accessible and affordable.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

White pepper provides a milder flavor, and cayenne is often less expensive.

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add guanciale to the skillet and sauté until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

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

Add hot spaghetti to the skillet with guanciale, tossing to combine.

Remove skillet from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino Romano and parsley.

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