Spaghetti alla Carbonara Recipe

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is a leaner option, while bacon is more widely available.

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Saute guanciale in butter until crispy.

Remove excess butter and add a little more fresh butter.

Add a little water and let it sit.

Once noodles are ready, add them to the liquid.

Reduce the water around the noodles, releasing the starch.

Remove from heat and slowly add the egg slurry while mixing continuously.

Toss the pasta 30 times to thicken the sauce around the noodles.

Add more cheese and agitate again off the heat.

Twirl the pasta on the plate and finish with additional cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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