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Concetta ai fornelli

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Classic Carbonara Pasta

Cultural Context

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.

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30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
50gr spaghetti
1 zucchina
2 uova
35 gr di parmigiano
1 spicchio d'aglio
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pepe
olio xvergine d'olives

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta offers a similar flavor profile, while bacon is more accessible.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: grated hard cheese

Feta can mimic the salty tang of Pecorino at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

1

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.

2

In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the zucchini, sliced, and cook until tender.

4

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated cheese, salt, and pepper.

5

Combine the cooked spaghetti with the zucchini and garlic mixture.

6

Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture to create a creamy sauce.

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraCarbonara
Local Name: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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