Ricetta Spaghetti alla Carbonara

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.

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, cook the guanciale until crispy.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, pecorino romano, and black pepper.

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

Combine the hot spaghetti with the guanciale and remove from heat.

Quickly mix in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens